Etonbury Academy

About Etonbury Academy

Etonbury Academy is an academy converter in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–19. It has 1,133 pupils on roll. It is part of BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 February 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age Range

Ages 9–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,133 / 1,270 (89%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 February 2020

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

Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS

Phone

01462730391

Principal

Joanne Young

Website

http://www.etonbury.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Etonbury Academy?

Etonbury Academy is an academy converter in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–19.

How many pupils does Etonbury Academy have?

Etonbury Academy has 1,133 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Etonbury Academy's Ofsted rating?

Etonbury Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 February 2020).

How does Etonbury Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Etonbury Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 in 2025/26.

How does Etonbury Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Etonbury Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Etonbury Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Etonbury Academy is part of BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Etonbury Academy?

Etonbury Academy is located at Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS.