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Sharnbrook Academy

Academy converter · Bedford · MK44 1JL

Ages 11–18 · 1,684 pupils · Bedford

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

51.1

Overall absence

8.5%

Admissions demand

0.96 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-02-25

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
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+0.17
−20+2
Attainment 851.1
English & maths grade 5+54%
English & maths grade 4+75%
EBacc entry46%

EBacc APS: 4.5

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%+)26.1%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.5%
Enrolments in measure
1,366

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.96 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

253

Places offered

264

1st-preference offers

246

Total preferences (any rank)
414
Preferred offers (top 3)
264
Applications from outside LA
176
Offers to outside-LA applicants
111
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill86%

1,684 pupils · 1,950 places

Pupils on roll
1,684
Boys / girls
845 / 839
School capacity
1,950
Capacity fill
1,684 / 1,950 (86%)
Free school meals
15.3%
FSM pupils
199
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MERIDIAN TRUST
Academy trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Sponsor
Meridian Trust
Headteacher
Clare Keating - Roberts

Location

Address
Odell Road, Sharnbrook
Postcode
MK44 1JL
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Bedford
District
Bedford
Constituency
North 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 (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Bedford, Bedford, 1,684 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 15.3%.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Secondary schools in Bedford
14
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK44
14
Secondary in MK44
1
Open schools in Bedford LA
86
Secondary in Bedford LA
13

Nearby 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

  • Sharnbrook Primary

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bedford · MK44 1PF · Bedford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM13.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 miles away

  • Pinchmill Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Bedford · MK43 7JD · Bedford

    Ages 2–11

    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM14.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

  • Harrold Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bedford · MK43 7DB · Bedford

    Ages 4–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence3.1%
    • FSM15.6%
    • Demand1.00

    2.8 miles away

  • Milton Ernest CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Bedford · MK44 1RF · Bedford

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM7.5%
    • Demand1.00

    2.9 miles away

  • Carlton CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Bedford · MK43 7JR · Bedford

    Ages 2–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM7.1%
    • Demand1.00

    3.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Clare Keating - Roberts
Telephone
01234782211
Website
https://sharnbrook.academy/

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