Robert Bloomfield Academy
URN: 136713 • Shefford SG17 5BU
Overview
- Name
- Robert Bloomfield Academy
- URN
- 136713
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Linehan (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01462628800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bloomfield Drive, Shefford SG17 5BU
Summary
Robert Bloomfield Academy, located in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, is a mixed academy converter catering to 974 pupils, with a capacity of 960. The school operates as a middle deemed secondary institution, providing education for students in Years 5 to 8. It is part of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) and has been rated ‘Outstanding’ in all categories by Ofsted.
The academy prides itself on a robust curriculum and a supportive learning environment, enhanced by specialist facilities such as a dedicated Year 5 block and a state-of-the-art Learning Resource Centre. The school focuses on fostering confidence, adaptability, and resilience among its students, ensuring that high expectations are maintained within a structured setting.
Robert Bloomfield Academy is committed to the local community and values the partnership between pupils, parents, and staff. As it transitions to a two-tier education model, the school aims to continue providing exceptional educational opportunities while supporting each child's individual potential. For admission details, parents can refer to the Central Bedfordshire admissions procedure.
The academy prides itself on a robust curriculum and a supportive learning environment, enhanced by specialist facilities such as a dedicated Year 5 block and a state-of-the-art Learning Resource Centre. The school focuses on fostering confidence, adaptability, and resilience among its students, ensuring that high expectations are maintained within a structured setting.
Robert Bloomfield Academy is committed to the local community and values the partnership between pupils, parents, and staff. As it transitions to a two-tier education model, the school aims to continue providing exceptional educational opportunities while supporting each child's individual potential. For admission details, parents can refer to the Central Bedfordshire admissions procedure.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) @ RBA (sen)
- What a send off to our incredible year 8's. A week to remember full of fun, laughter, tears and of course the students walked into the sunset through our famous leavers tunnel (video to follow). You will all be sadly missed but we look forward to see how (sen)
- View Full Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates & Calendar (calendar)
- Clubs this term (other)
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 960
- Pupils
- 974
- Boys
- 499
- Girls
- 475
- FSM %
- 13.60
- Open date
- 2011-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-06-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 974 | 499 | 475 | 960 | 13.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 985 | 528 | 457 | 960 | 13.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 985 | 539 | 446 | 960 | 9.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 985 | 539 | 446 | 960 | 9.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 958 | 502 | 456 | 960 | 8.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 942 | 474 | 468 | 960 | 7.20 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.