Marston Vale Middle School
URN: 145861 • Bedford MK43 9NH
Overview
- Name
- Marston Vale Middle School
- URN
- 145861
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jeremy Heath (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01234768224
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Crescent, Bedford MK43 9NH
Summary
Marston Vale Middle School is a mixed academy converter located in Bedford, serving 571 pupils with a capacity of 609. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment guided by its core values: Ready, Respectful, and Responsible. These principles shape the daily experiences of students, promoting personal growth and academic achievement.
The school aims to provide an outstanding curriculum that inspires and empowers students to reach their full potential. With a dedicated staff, Marston Vale Middle School focuses on creating a nurturing atmosphere where every child feels valued and motivated. The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration among parents, students, staff, and the wider community to ensure a supportive educational journey.
As part of the Chiltern Learning Trust and situated in the heart of the Stewartby community, Marston Vale Middle School prioritises high aspirations and expectations for all its students. The school encourages resilience and a lifelong love of learning, equipping students with the skills and confidence needed to face future challenges.
The school aims to provide an outstanding curriculum that inspires and empowers students to reach their full potential. With a dedicated staff, Marston Vale Middle School focuses on creating a nurturing atmosphere where every child feels valued and motivated. The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration among parents, students, staff, and the wider community to ensure a supportive educational journey.
As part of the Chiltern Learning Trust and situated in the heart of the Stewartby community, Marston Vale Middle School prioritises high aspirations and expectations for all its students. The school encourages resilience and a lifelong love of learning, equipping students with the skills and confidence needed to face future challenges.
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Nearby alternatives
- Alban Church of England Academy (61.4)
- Alameda Middle School (60.6)
- Arnold Academy (60.4)
- Woodland Middle School Academy (59.8)
- Holywell School (59.7)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 609
- Pupils
- 571
- Boys
- 275
- Girls
- 296
- FSM %
- 21.20
- Open date
- 2017-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 571 | 275 | 296 | 609 | 21.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 599 | 291 | 308 | 609 | 23.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 548 | 268 | 280 | 609 | 21.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 548 | 268 | 280 | 609 | 21.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 486 | 249 | 237 | 609 | 19.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 479 | 251 | 228 | 609 | 17.10 |
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