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Cranfield Church of England Academy

Academy converter · Bedford · MK43 0DR

Ages 2–9 · 511 pupils · Central Bedfordshire

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

5.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2019-09-17

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.8%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
4.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.3%
Enrolments in measure
384

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill114%

511 pupils · 450 places

Pupils on roll
511
Boys / girls
266 / 245
School capacity
450
Capacity fill
511 / 450 (114%)
Free school meals
6.4%
FSM pupils
30
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–9

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
Academy trust: CRANFIELD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Academy trust
CRANFIELD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Munday

Location

Address
Court Road, Cranfield
Postcode
MK43 0DR
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–9, in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, 511 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 6.4%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of St Albans.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Primary schools in Bedford
67
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK43
20
Primary in MK43
14
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135
Primary in Central Bedfordshire LA
95

Nearby primary schools

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

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  • North Crawley CofE School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Newport Pagnell · MK16 9LL · Milton Keynes

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence9.2%
    • FSM7.1%

    2.4 miles away

  • Marston Moreteyne VC School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Marston Moreteyne · MK43 0NE · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM11.0%

    2.5 miles away

  • Thomas Johnson Lower School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bedford · MK43 0SB · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM9.4%

    2.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Munday
Telephone
01234750261
Website
http://www.cranfieldchurchofenglandacademy.co.uk

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