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Woodland Middle School Academy

Malham Close, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP

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Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
39%
KS2 expected
Middle deemed secondary
Phase
9–13
Ages
670
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Woodland Middle School Academy

Woodland Middle School Academy is an academy converter in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 670 pupils on roll. It is part of WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY. At the end of Key Stage 2, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Age Range
Ages 9–13
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
670 / 720 (93%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

18.3%
Free school meals
5%
EAL
6.9%
SEN support
9.1%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

5.6%
Overall absence
13.8%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

33.24
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
20.8
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24
19.68
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
£48,931
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 12% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,130 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,307
Spend per pupil
£7,509
Income per pupil
52%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Malham Close, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP
Phone
01525750400
Headteacher
Jeff Conquest

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodland Middle School Academy?
Woodland Middle School Academy is an academy converter in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–13.
How many pupils does Woodland Middle School Academy have?
Woodland Middle School Academy has 670 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Woodland Middle School Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
39% of pupils at Woodland Middle School Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Woodland Middle School Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Woodland Middle School Academy is part of WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY.
Where is Woodland Middle School Academy?
Woodland Middle School Academy is located at Malham Close, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP.

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