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Arnold Academy
Secondary · Mixed · Ages 9–13 · Academy
Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford MK45 4JZ · arnoldacademy.org.uk · 01582 616400
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Overview
- Ofsted
- Good
- 2019 framework · inspected May 2023
- Key stage 2, 2024/25
- 60%
- reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Central Bedfordshire 50%, England 62%
- Pupils
- 704
- 98% of 720 places
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Sixth form
- No
- Free school meals
- 14.2%
- First language not English
- 5%
- School census 2025/26
The official school record (Department for Education)
Results
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of key stage 2, and 7% the higher standard. Across Central Bedfordshire it was 50%, and across England 62%.
Expected standard reading, writing and maths
| 2024/25 | Trend | School | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing and maths | |||
| ●60% | 62% | ||
| ●7% | 8% | ||
| Average scaled score | |||
| ●106 | 106 | ||
| ●105 | 105 | ||
| ●105 | 105 | ||
Ofsted
Arnold Academy was judged Good at its last graded inspection, on 23 May 2023, under Ofsted’s 2019 framework.
- Overall
- Good
- Inspected
- 23 May 2023
- Graded inspection
Safeguarding effectiveInspection reports
Graded areas
| Quality of education | Good |
|---|---|
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Previously: Good, graded inspection, Dec 2013
Earlier inspections
Before September 2019
Dec 2013Good
Outcomes for pupils Good Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good Leadership and management Good Jul 2010Good
Outcomes for pupils Good Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good Leadership and management Good
What parents said
88% of the parents who answered Ofsted’s Parent View survey would recommend the school (130 replies, to 1 April 2024).
- Recommend
- 88%
- Replies
- 130
- 19% · 1 Apr 2024
based on the 85% who raised concerns
based on the 35% who had a child bullied
based on 20 parents (15%) with SEND