Gothic Mede Academy
URN: 140281 • Arlesey SG15 6SL
Overview
- Name
- Gothic Mede Academy
- URN
- 140281
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Thomas Clarke (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01462732002
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Arlesey SG15 6SL
Summary
Gothic Mede Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, catering to children aged 3 to 9 years. With a current enrolment of 283 pupils and a capacity of 300, the school is part of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust. The academy is committed to fostering a nurturing and safe environment, underpinned by its core values of Compassion, Pride, Respect, and Responsibility.
The school adopts a growth mindset approach, encouraging both students and staff to embrace challenges and learn from mistakes. This ethos aims to prepare children for future educational stages and life experiences, promoting a love of learning and solid foundations in essential subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The curriculum is designed to provide a balanced range of skills while fostering confidence and resilience among students.
Gothic Mede Academy also emphasizes community involvement and support for families, offering various opportunities for engagement. The school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who can express themselves clearly and understand their role within both local and wider communities. For parents considering admissions for September 2025, further information is available on the school's website.
The school adopts a growth mindset approach, encouraging both students and staff to embrace challenges and learn from mistakes. This ethos aims to prepare children for future educational stages and life experiences, promoting a love of learning and solid foundations in essential subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The curriculum is designed to provide a balanced range of skills while fostering confidence and resilience among students.
Gothic Mede Academy also emphasizes community involvement and support for families, offering various opportunities for engagement. The school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who can express themselves clearly and understand their role within both local and wider communities. For parents considering admissions for September 2025, further information is available on the school's website.
Useful links
- Twitter (other)
- Here's some photos from our visit to the British Schools Museum last term! Year 2 pupils stepped back in time to experience what school life was like in the Victorian era, complete with traditional classrooms, strict routines, and even a taste of old-fash (other)
- https://www.facebook.com/1014504300691729/posts/1247218467420310 (other)
- https://www.facebook.com/1014504300691729/posts/1257898543018969 (other)
- https://www.facebook.com/1014504300691729/posts/1258918182917005 (other)
- We've noticed that a few scooters have been left at school. If your child has forgotten theirs, please come and collect it as soon as possible. To help us keep the school safe and tidy, we kindly ask that scooters are taken home daily. Thank you for your (other)
- https://www.facebook.com/1014504300691729/posts/1265110385631118 (other)
- Huge well done to our BX Street Dance Squad. They performed on stage yesterday at The Gordon Craig. Two fantastic performances in front of lots of people. You should be very proud of yourselves. (other)
- Look at them! GMA on the big stage. So very proud. (other)
- Facebook (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Gothic Mede Lower School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 283
- Boys
- 161
- Girls
- 122
- FSM %
- 17.40
- Open date
- 2013-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 283 | 161 | 122 | 300 | 17.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 315 | 176 | 139 | 300 | 17.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 307 | 146 | 161 | 300 | 12.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 307 | 146 | 161 | 300 | 12.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 312 | 157 | 155 | 300 | 12.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 317 | 152 | 165 | 300 | 11.50 |
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