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Gothic Mede Academy

Academy converter · Arlesey · SG15 6SL

Ages 3–9 · 249 pupils · Central Bedfordshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

5.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-05-17

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.5%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
4.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.9%
Enrolments in measure
230

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 fill83%

249 pupils · 300 places

Pupils on roll
249
Boys / girls
133 / 116
School capacity
300
Capacity fill
249 / 300 (83%)
Free school meals
20.3%
FSM pupils
46
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Sponsor
Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited
Headteacher
Mr Thomas Clarke

Location

Address
High Street
Postcode
SG15 6SL
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 (primary), Ages 3–9, in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, 249 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 20.3%.

Open schools in Arlesey
2
Primary schools in Arlesey
1
Academies among open schools in Arlesey
100% (2)
Open schools in SG15
2
Primary in SG15
1
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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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Thomas Clarke
Telephone
01462732002
Website
www.gothicmede.org.uk/

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