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Alban Church of England Academy

Academy converter · Bedford · MK44 3HZ

Ages 9–13 · 339 pupils · Bedford

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2018).

Capacity fill98%

339 pupils · 347 places

Pupils on roll
339
Boys / girls
181 / 158
School capacity
347
Capacity fill
339 / 347 (98%)
Free school meals
6.2%
FSM pupils
21
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 9–13

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr Chris Chipperton

Location

Address
Silver Street, Great Barford
Postcode
MK44 3HZ
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Bedford
District
Bedford
Constituency
North East Bedfordshire
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (middle deemed secondary), Ages 9–13, in Bedford, Bedford, 339 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 6.2%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of St Albans.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Middle deemed secondary schools in Bedford
5
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK44
14
Open schools in Bedford LA
86
Middle deemed secondary in Bedford LA
1

Nearby middle deemed secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BedfordNear MK44

  • Moggerhanger Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

    Foundation school · Primary

    Bedford · MK44 3RD · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM14.4%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

  • Roxton Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bedford · MK44 3DR · Bedford

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM27.1%
    • Demand1.00

    2.2 miles away

  • Maple Tree Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Sandy · SG19 2WA · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM12.1%
    • Demand1.37

    2.6 miles away

  • Renhold VC Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Bedford · MK41 0LU · Bedford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS235%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM7.8%
    • Demand1.00

    2.7 miles away

  • Sheerhatch Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Bedford · MK44 3TH · Bedford

    Ages 4–11

    • KS239%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM18.6%
    • Demand1.00

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Chris Chipperton

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