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Grange Academy

Goodgraded 04/05/2022Ages 5–16152 pupilsDoes not apply
Bedford, MK42 8AU
Bedford

Grange Academy is a school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Bedford. The school has around 152 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/05/2022, Grange Academy was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Bedford can view Grange Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bedford (MK42 8AU), Grange Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 04/05/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.6%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence13.8%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher7.8England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS91%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals47.2%England avg 26.3%
English not first language8.1%England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-67%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 82.6
Progress 8-1.3
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
Grade 4+ English & maths0%
EBacc entry0%
EBacc average point score0.04

DfE, 2024/25

All schools in BedfordSee the full area report for MK42 8AU