Cranfield Church of England Academy
URN: 137853 • Bedford MK43 0DR
Overview
- Name
- Cranfield Church of England Academy
- URN
- 137853
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CRANFIELD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Munday (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234750261
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Court Road, Bedford MK43 0DR
Summary
Cranfield Church of England Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 516 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 450. The school operates as a three-form entry lower school and nursery, catering to children aged 2-9 years. It is set to transition to a primary school in September 2026, introducing Year 5 classes.
The academy is rooted in a Christian ethos, guided by the Diocese of Saint Alban's motto, “Living God's Love.” This values-based approach fosters a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and morally. The school emphasizes strong relationships among staff, students, and families, promoting exemplary behaviour and a genuine love of learning.
Cranfield Church of England Academy actively engages with the local community and parents, ensuring a collaborative approach to education. The school offers various support services, including financial hardship assistance, and encourages parental involvement in school life. For more information, visit their website at http://www.cranfieldchurchofenglandacademy.co.uk.
The academy is rooted in a Christian ethos, guided by the Diocese of Saint Alban's motto, “Living God's Love.” This values-based approach fosters a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and morally. The school emphasizes strong relationships among staff, students, and families, promoting exemplary behaviour and a genuine love of learning.
Cranfield Church of England Academy actively engages with the local community and parents, ensuring a collaborative approach to education. The school offers various support services, including financial hardship assistance, and encourages parental involvement in school life. For more information, visit their website at http://www.cranfieldchurchofenglandacademy.co.uk.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Our Governors (governance)
- Our SENDCo (sen)
- Our Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Our World - Past, Present & Future Zone (sen)
- SEND Complaints Procedure (sen)
- SEND Feedback (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- SEND Provision Maps (sen)
- SEND Vocabulary (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Great Denham Primary School (75.3)
- Great Barford Lower School (73.7)
- Castle Newnham School (71.3)
- Gravenhurst Lower School (70.2)
- Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CRANFIELD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 516
- Boys
- 263
- Girls
- 253
- FSM %
- 6.30
- Open date
- 2012-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 516 | 263 | 253 | 450 | 6.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 519 | 255 | 264 | 450 | 8.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 524 | 255 | 269 | 450 | 9.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 524 | 255 | 269 | 450 | 9.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 511 | 240 | 271 | 450 | 8.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 500 | 253 | 247 | 450 | 6.80 |
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