SchoolScoresAlameda Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Part of ALAMEDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QR
01525 750900 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 February 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
159 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Bedford comparisons use the 12 of its 20 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 80% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 73% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 67 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 71% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 46% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 125 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 48% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 66% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 39% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 74% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bedford figures pool parents at the Bedford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
183 pupils in this year group.
51% — about the same as the Central Bedfordshire average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 51% | 50% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 61% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Central Bedfordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9% | 16.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Higher than 62% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Higher than 18% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2% | 11.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Higher than 8% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 7.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Bedford. Lower than 84% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Bedford. Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 20.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Lower than 83% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.7 | 15.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Lower than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.26% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 19 state secondary schools in Bedford. Higher than 94% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 20.1 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Higher than 64% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Higher than 17% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0% | 13.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Redborne Upper School and Community College 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Woodland Middle School Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Marston Vale Middle School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Alameda Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Alameda Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 February 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Would parents recommend Alameda Middle School?
75% of the 159 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Alameda Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137249.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.