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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND Info and Local Offer (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- British Values (other)
- Grange Values (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- School Parliament (other)
- Vision and Aims (other)
- Welcome (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School (55.2)
- KWS School (53.9)
- Ridgeway School (50.0)
- St Andrew's School (49.8)
- Bedford School (48.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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