What is Grange Academy's Ofsted rating?

Grange Academy was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/05/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Grange Academy a primary or secondary school?

Grange Academy is a other school in Bedford, for ages 5–16.

Where is Grange Academy?

Grange Academy is in Bedford, MK42 8AU (Bedford local authority).

How many pupils attend Grange Academy?

Grange Academy has around 152 pupils on roll.

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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

Nearby schools in Bedford

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Bedford Road Primary AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.3 mi Rivertree Free School0.3 mi Greys Education CentreGood · 0.5 mi Camestone SchoolGood · 0.5 mi St John's SchoolGood · 0.5 mi Daubeney Academy0.7 mi

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