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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Thomas More Catholic School (70.2)
- Redborne Upper School and Community College (69.8)
- St Thomas More Catholic School (61.4)
- Goldington Academy (60.0)
- Bedford Free School (60.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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