Etonbury Academy
URN: 137632 • Arlesey SG15 6XS
Overview
- Name
- Etonbury Academy
- URN
- 137632
- 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
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Young (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01462730391
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stotfold Road, Arlesey SG15 6XS
Summary
Etonbury Academy, located in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, is a mixed academy converter serving students aged 9-16. Originally founded in 1955, the school transitioned from a secondary to a middle school in the 1970s and has since expanded its capacity to accommodate over 1,100 pupils. The academy is committed to providing a supportive and challenging educational environment, underpinned by core British values.
The curriculum at Etonbury Academy includes a full Key Stage 4 programme, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future academic and vocational pursuits. The school prides itself on fostering strong relationships with parents and the local community, emphasizing collaboration among staff, students, and families to enhance the educational experience.
As part of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST), Etonbury Academy benefits from shared services and resources aimed at continuous improvement in teaching and learning. The leadership team is focused on delivering high standards and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive during their time at the academy.
The curriculum at Etonbury Academy includes a full Key Stage 4 programme, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future academic and vocational pursuits. The school prides itself on fostering strong relationships with parents and the local community, emphasizing collaboration among staff, students, and families to enhance the educational experience.
As part of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST), Etonbury Academy benefits from shared services and resources aimed at continuous improvement in teaching and learning. The leadership team is focused on delivering high standards and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive during their time at the academy.
Useful links
- Absence Procedures (sen)
- Join us next week at our open evening. An opportunity to: Explore our offerings Tour the school Meet staff and students View facilities Event Details: Thurs 2, October. Principal presentations at 5:00 PM, 5.30PM, 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM (Primary); 7:00 PM (Sec (sen)
- ETA 6th Form Open Evening – Thurs 6 Nov We are excited to invite prospective students and their families to our 6th Form Open Evening on Thursday 6th November 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to: - Discover our wide range of A-Level and vocat (sen)
- Join us this Thursday 2nd Oct for an engaging open evening. Featuring presentations from the principal and guided tours of the school. Explore the extensive opportunities available for students, from Year 5 to GCSE and Sixth Form. Don't miss this chance (sen)
- Just One Day Until Our Open Evening! There's still time to book and join us! Thurs, Oct 2, 2025 Primary Presentations: 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM, and 6:30 PM Secondary Presentation: 7:00 PM To book your place, please visit our website at www.etonbur (sen)
- Etonbury Academy is excited to welcome prospective students and their families to an open evening later today. Come along & explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff & talk to current pupils, as well as hear from our principal, Mrs. Young at one of (sen)
- Etonbury 6th Form Open Evening 2025 We are delighted to invite prospective students and their families to our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday, 6th November 2025. This event presents a wonderful opportunity to: Explore our extensive range of A-Level (sen)
- Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 6th November 5.30pm & 6.15pm Join us for our Sixth Form Open Evening, a wonderful opportunity to explore the next step in your post-16 educational journey! Discover our diverse range of courses, meet our talented and exp (sen)
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- Events Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Etonbury Middle School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 9 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 1270
- Pupils
- 1133
- Boys
- 549
- Girls
- 584
- FSM %
- 15.80
- Open date
- 2011-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1133 | 549 | 584 | 1270 | 15.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1109 | 547 | 562 | 1270 | 14.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 923 | 481 | 442 | 1270 | 13.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 923 | 481 | 442 | 1270 | 13.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 971 | 526 | 445 | 1270 | 11.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1062 | 548 | 514 | 1270 | 9.10 |
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