Daubeney Academy

URN: 138067 • Bedford MK42 7PS

Overview

Name
Daubeney Academy
URN
138067
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
40.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Chris Carter (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01234400111
Website
Visit
Address
Orchard Street, Bedford MK42 7PS

Summary

Daubeney Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Kempston, Bedford, with a current enrolment of 561 students and a capacity of 600. As an academy converter, it operates under the Chiltern Learning Trust, which emphasizes high-quality education and community engagement. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment that fosters character development, ambition, and academic success, aligning with its ethos of "Nurturing First Class Futures."

The curriculum at Daubeney Academy is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students, offering a broad range of subjects that prepare them for higher education or apprenticeships. The school's commitment to inclusivity ensures that all pupils have access to purposeful lessons and development opportunities, as highlighted in the March 2023 Ofsted report.

With a focus on building strong relationships within a smaller school setting, Daubeney Academy promotes a family-like atmosphere where staff and students are well-acquainted. This supportive community environment is central to the school's mission of helping students thrive both academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Bedford
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
600
Pupils
561
Boys
293
Girls
268
FSM %
25.30
Open date
2012-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 561 293 268 600 25.30
2024-09-11 504 269 235 600 27.20
2023-09-11 436 247 189 570 25.90
2022-09-11 436 247 189 600 25.90
2021-09-11 377 203 174 600 22.50
2020-09-11 333 181 152 600 20.40

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