Holywell School
URN: 138844 • Bedford MK43 0JA
Overview
- Name
- Holywell School
- URN
- 138844
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HOLYWELL CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Simpson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234750381
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Red Lion Close, Bedford MK43 0JA
Summary
Holywell School is a mixed academy converter located in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, catering to students aged 9 to 13. With a current enrolment of 711 pupils and a capacity of 720, the school is committed to providing a values-based education rooted in its Christian ethos. The school's vision, inspired by the teachings of Jesus, encourages students to "live life in all its fullness" and promotes a supportive, inclusive community that values kindness and respect.
The curriculum at Holywell School is designed to foster academic, social, and personal growth, ensuring that all students are encouraged to achieve their best. The school emphasizes the importance of community, urging students to build strong connections and support one another. This approach is reflected in the school's recent Ofsted report, which highlighted the polite and confident nature of its pupils and their commitment to creating a positive learning environment.
Holywell School welcomes students from all faiths and backgrounds, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where everyone feels safe and valued. The school actively promotes tolerance and respect, preparing students to be responsible and caring members of their community.
The curriculum at Holywell School is designed to foster academic, social, and personal growth, ensuring that all students are encouraged to achieve their best. The school emphasizes the importance of community, urging students to build strong connections and support one another. This approach is reflected in the school's recent Ofsted report, which highlighted the polite and confident nature of its pupils and their commitment to creating a positive learning environment.
Holywell School welcomes students from all faiths and backgrounds, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where everyone feels safe and valued. The school actively promotes tolerance and respect, preparing students to be responsible and caring members of their community.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Who’s who? (download)
- Website Accessibility Statement (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Curriculum Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Alban Church of England Academy (61.4)
- Alameda Middle School (60.6)
- Arnold Academy (60.4)
- Woodland Middle School Academy (59.8)
- Harrold Priory Middle School (50.3)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HOLYWELL CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 720
- Pupils
- 711
- Boys
- 355
- Girls
- 356
- FSM %
- 17.20
- Open date
- 2012-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 711 | 355 | 356 | 720 | 17.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 722 | 362 | 360 | 720 | 16.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 730 | 361 | 369 | 720 | 14.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 730 | 361 | 369 | 720 | 14.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 698 | 356 | 342 | 720 | 11.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 684 | 354 | 330 | 720 | 8.30 |
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