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Etonbury Academy

Academy converter · Arlesey · SG15 6XS

Ages 9–19 · 1,158 pupils · Central Bedfordshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

46.9

Overall absence

7.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2020-02-11

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.10
−20+2
Attainment 846.9
English & maths grade 5+47%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry17%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)58%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence7.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.8%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
5.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,099

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 fill91%

1,158 pupils · 1,270 places

Pupils on roll
1,158
Boys / girls
537 / 621
School capacity
1,270
Capacity fill
1,158 / 1,270 (91%)
Free school meals
15.3%
FSM pupils
159
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 9–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Sponsor
Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Young

Location

Address
Stotfold Road
Postcode
SG15 6XS
Town
Arlesey
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
Hitchin
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 (middle deemed secondary), Ages 9–19, in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, 1,158 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 15.3%.

Open schools in Arlesey
2
Middle deemed secondary schools in Arlesey
1
Academies among open schools in Arlesey
100% (2)
Open schools in SG15
2
Middle deemed secondary in SG15
1
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135
Middle deemed secondary in Central Bedfordshire LA
12

Nearby middle deemed secondary schools

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

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    • FSM10.3%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Young
Telephone
01462730391
Website
http://www.etonbury.org.uk/

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