The Martin Bacon Academy

URN: 147661 • Northstowe CB24 1DH

Overview

Name
The Martin Bacon Academy
URN
147661
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
51.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Louise (since 2025)
Telephone
01223340800
Website
Visit
Address
Stirling Road, Northstowe CB24 1DH

Summary

The Martin Bacon Academy, located in Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, is a free special school that opened in 2020, catering to children and young people aged 3 to 19 with complex and significant learning needs. The school is part of Meridian Trust and provides an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity while focusing on individual educational requirements. With a capacity of 150 pupils, the academy currently serves 136 students, with 42.1% eligible for free school meals.

The curriculum at Martin Bacon Academy is designed to be engaging and appropriately paced, ensuring that all pupils receive a balanced education tailored to their specific needs. The school supports learners with a range of conditions, including autism and various physical and sensory impairments, fostering their development as independent and motivated learners.

The academy has established strong community ties, collaborating with other schools within the Meridian Trust to enhance educational opportunities. Led by Executive Principal Mary Abeyasekera and Headteacher Sarah Louise, the school benefits from experienced leadership dedicated to providing high-quality education and support for all students.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
3 - 19
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
150
Pupils
136
Boys
102
Girls
34
FSM %
42.10
Open date
2020-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 136 102 34 150 42.10
2024-09-11 127 93 34 150 37.00
2023-09-11 113 83 30 130 32.70
2022-09-11 113 83 30 120 32.70
2021-09-11 80 62 18 110 31.30
2020-09-11 110

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