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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (Academy Council) (governance)
- Meridian Trust Legal Documents (governance)
- Pupil Leave of Absence Request (sen)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- Full calendar (calendar)
- View Calendar (calendar)
- Special Front Entrance Dispensation Form (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Cavendish School (77.6)
- Spring Common School (70.2)
- Pilgrim Pathways School (69.7)
- Trinity School (65.2)
- Meadowgate School (65.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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