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Henlow Church of England Academy

Academy converter · Henlow · SG16 6AN

Ages 9–16 · 599 pupils · Central Bedfordshire

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

43.5

Overall absence

8.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-04-29

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
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 8-0.23
−20+2
Attainment 843.5
English & maths grade 5+40%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry10%

EBacc APS: 3.5

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)57%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
101.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.5%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
7.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.3%
Enrolments in measure
736

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 fill67%

599 pupils · 900 places

Pupils on roll
599
Boys / girls
317 / 282
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
599 / 900 (67%)
Free school meals
20.3%
FSM pupils
121
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 9–16

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: POPPY HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
POPPY HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Henlow Church of England Academy
Headteacher
Miss Naomi Chalkley

Location

Address
Church Road
Postcode
SG16 6AN
Town
Henlow
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
Hitchin
Urban/rural
Smaller 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 (secondary), Ages 9–16, in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, 599 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 20.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of St Albans.

Open schools in Henlow
4
Secondary schools in Henlow
1
Academies among open schools in Henlow
50% (2)
Open schools in SG16
4
Secondary in SG16
1
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135
Secondary in Central Bedfordshire LA
14

Nearby secondary 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
Miss Naomi Chalkley
Telephone
01462813733
Website
www.henlowacademy.co.uk

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