Arnold Academy
Academy converter•Middle deemed secondary•Ages 9-13•Bedford, MK45 4JZ
3.7out of 5
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
GoodSchool inspection
Inspected 23 May 2023
Catchment area
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 699
- Capacity
- 720
- Girls / boys
- 49% / 51%
- Free school meals
- 12%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 21.9
- Leadership (FTE)
- 8
- Part-time teachers
- 18%
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Parent View
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
88%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
130 responses up to 1 April 2024 · 19% response rate
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Don’t know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
My child is happy at this school.
92% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
92% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
84% agreeMy child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
74% agreeThe school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
59% agree
Nearby schools
Ramsey Manor Lower School
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0.2 miles away
Orchard School & Nursery
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0.5 miles away
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
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2.9 miles away
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
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2.9 miles away
Harlington Upper School
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2.9 miles away