Lincroft Academy
URN: 136471 • Bedford MK43 7RE
Overview
- Name
- Lincroft Academy
- URN
- 136471
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Appadoo (since 2025) , Head of Lincroft School
- Telephone
- 01234822147
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Bedford MK43 7RE
Summary
Lincroft Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Bedford, with a current enrolment of 931 students and a capacity of 1,000. The academy operates under the ethos of CARE, which stands for Community, Aspiration, Respect, and Excellence. These values guide the school's approach to education, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
The academy emphasizes a high-quality learning experience, equipping students with essential academic, social, and technological skills necessary for success in both British and international contexts. Lincroft Academy also features a House System, which promotes a sense of belonging and continuity by allowing students to remain with the same tutor and senior tutor throughout their time at the school.
Community engagement is a key focus, with various events such as open evenings and sports competitions designed to involve families and celebrate student achievements. Lincroft Academy aims to create a vibrant learning community where students are known, valued, and supported in their educational journey.
The academy emphasizes a high-quality learning experience, equipping students with essential academic, social, and technological skills necessary for success in both British and international contexts. Lincroft Academy also features a House System, which promotes a sense of belonging and continuity by allowing students to remain with the same tutor and senior tutor throughout their time at the school.
Community engagement is a key focus, with various events such as open evenings and sports competitions designed to involve families and celebrate student achievements. Lincroft Academy aims to create a vibrant learning community where students are known, valued, and supported in their educational journey.
Useful links
- Save The Date – Thursday 9 October 2025 Year 6 Open Evening 4pm – 8pm - For Year 7 Admissions in September 2026 Book a Presentation... (sen)
- Attendance and Absence Reporting (sen)
- The ARC (Autism Resource Centre) (sen)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- Share on Linked In (sen)
- Share on Linked In (sen)
- Full calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Statutory Information (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Thomas More Catholic School (70.2)
- Redborne Upper School and Community College (69.8)
- Sharnbrook Academy (62.7)
- St Thomas More Catholic School (61.4)
- Goldington Academy (60.0)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 931
- Boys
- 470
- Girls
- 461
- FSM %
- 14.10
- Open date
- 2011-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 931 | 470 | 461 | 1000 | 14.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 959 | 488 | 471 | 1000 | 12.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 993 | 500 | 493 | 1000 | 10.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 993 | 500 | 493 | 1000 | 10.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 945 | 474 | 471 | 1000 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 882 | 449 | 433 | 1000 | 7.30 |
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