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Henlow Church of England Academy
Ages 9–16617 pupilsChurch of England
Henlow Church of England Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 9 to 16 in Henlow, within the Central Bedfordshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 617 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.9 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Henlow can view Henlow Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence25.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS92%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals20.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 842.7
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths36%
Grade 4+ English & maths63%
EBacc entry19%
EBacc average point score3.5
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Henlow
All schools in Henlow →Raynsford Church of England AcademyGood · 0.1 miClifton All Saints AcademyGood · 0.9 miDerwent Primary SchoolGood · 1.6 miGothic Mede AcademyGood · 1.7 miLangford Village AcademyGood · 1.9 miSamuel Whitbread AcademyGood · 1.6 mi
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