Sharnbrook Academy

URN: 136470 • Bedford MK44 1JL

Overview

Name
Sharnbrook Academy
URN
136470
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
62.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Clare Raku (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
01234782211
Website
Visit
Address
Odell Road, Bedford MK44 1JL

Summary

Sharnbrook Academy is a mixed secondary school located in North Bedfordshire, accommodating 1,685 students with a capacity of 1,950. As an academy converter and a member of the Meridian Trust, the school is committed to high academic standards and fostering a supportive learning environment. The principal emphasizes the importance of rigorous teaching, good behaviour, and the overall well-being of students, ensuring they feel safe and valued within the school community.

The curriculum at Sharnbrook is broad and enriched with extracurricular opportunities, allowing students to engage in diverse experiences that extend beyond academic learning. The school aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are not only academically successful but also responsible citizens ready to contribute positively to society. Recent GCSE results have shown significant achievement, with students performing well above the national average.

Sharnbrook Academy also prioritises pastoral care through its tutoring system, providing students with the support they need to thrive both academically and personally. The school encourages collaboration and participation through a house system, fostering a sense of belonging and community among students.

Key details

LA
Bedford
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
1950
Pupils
1685
Boys
848
Girls
837
FSM %
12.30
Open date
2011-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1685 848 837 1950 12.30
2024-09-11 1670 850 820 1950 11.60
2023-09-11 1806 883 923 1950 8.60
2022-09-11 1806 883 923 1950 8.60
2021-09-11 1862 910 952 1896 6.90
2020-09-11 1855 920 935 1896 4.90

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