The Martin Bacon Academy

About The Martin Bacon Academy

The Martin Bacon Academy is a free school special in Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 136 pupils on roll. It is part of MERIDIAN TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.3 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 46.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 3–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

136 / 154 (88%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 October 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, CB24 1DH

Phone

01223340800

Head Teacher

Sarah Louise

Website

http://www.martinbacon.academy/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Martin Bacon Academy?

The Martin Bacon Academy is a free school special in Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19.

How many pupils does The Martin Bacon Academy have?

The Martin Bacon Academy has 136 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Martin Bacon Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Martin Bacon Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.3 in 2025/26.

How does The Martin Bacon Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The Martin Bacon Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Martin Bacon Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Martin Bacon Academy is part of MERIDIAN TRUST.

Where is The Martin Bacon Academy?

The Martin Bacon Academy is located at Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, CB24 1DH.