Arnold Academy

About Arnold Academy

Arnold Academy is an academy converter in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 699 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age Range

Ages 9–13

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

699 / 720 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 May 2023

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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

Hexton Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ

Phone

01582616400

Headteacher

Peter Roberts

Website

http://www.arnoldacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Arnold Academy?

Arnold Academy is an academy converter in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–13.

How many pupils does Arnold Academy have?

Arnold Academy has 699 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Arnold Academy's Ofsted rating?

Arnold Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).

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

60% of pupils at Arnold Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Arnold Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Arnold Academy is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Arnold Academy?

Arnold Academy is located at Hexton Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ.