Robert Bloomfield Academy

About Robert Bloomfield Academy

Robert Bloomfield Academy is an academy converter in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 974 pupils on roll. It is part of BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED. At the end of Key Stage 2, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% 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

974 / 960 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 February 2025

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

Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU

Phone

01462628800

Principal

John Linehan

Website

http://www.robertbloomfield.beds.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Robert Bloomfield Academy?

Robert Bloomfield Academy is an academy converter in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–13.

How many pupils does Robert Bloomfield Academy have?

Robert Bloomfield Academy has 974 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

42% of pupils at Robert Bloomfield Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Robert Bloomfield Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Robert Bloomfield Academy is part of BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Robert Bloomfield Academy?

Robert Bloomfield Academy is located at Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU.