Grange Academy

URN: 139374 • Bedford MK42 8AU

Overview

Name
Grange Academy
URN
139374
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BEDFORD INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND TRAINING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachel Timms (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01234407100
Website
Visit
Address
Halsey Road, Bedford MK42 8AU

Summary

Grange Academy is a mixed academy special converter located in Bedford, catering to 152 pupils with a capacity of 150. The school is committed to fostering a love of learning while building self-esteem and self-awareness among its students. Grange Academy emphasizes the importance of mental health and wellbeing, equipping students with functional and life skills necessary for independent living.

The academy works closely with families to create a supportive community environment. Grange Academy is recognised as a Unicef Gold Rights Respecting School and a Gold Artsmark School, reflecting its commitment to promoting children's rights and excellence in arts education. The school received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in May 2022, highlighting its effective teaching and supportive atmosphere.

Grange Academy is part of the Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust, which aims to provide inclusive education tailored to the needs of all students. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Bedford
Age range
5 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BEDFORD INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND TRAINING TRUST
Capacity
150
Pupils
152
Boys
111
Girls
41
FSM %
42.10
Open date
2013-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-05-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 152 111 41 150 42.10
2024-09-11 149 105 44 150 37.60
2023-09-11 127 90 37 140 42.50
2022-09-11 127 90 37 140 42.50
2021-09-11 120 84 36 120 39.20
2020-09-11 122 84 38 111 36.20

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