SchoolScoresCranfield CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of CRANFIELD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Court Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0DR
01234 750261 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 September 2019.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bedford comparisons use the 38 of its 66 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 28 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 Joint 29th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 35th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 35th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 20th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 19% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 69 parents who had raised a concern 32nd highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND 14th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 9% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 31st highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 86 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 82 |
| Of those, offered a place | 82 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 115 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 63rd highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 13.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 40th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 45th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 11.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 35th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 65 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 35th lowest of 65 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 37th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 50th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 15th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 83% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.6 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 38th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 57 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 60% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary 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 primary schools
- North Crawley CofE School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Marston Moreteyne VC School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Lidlington Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cranfield CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cranfield CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 September 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Would parents recommend Cranfield CofE Academy?
78% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Cranfield CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cranfield CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 82 families put Cranfield CofE Academy as their first choice for 86 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 82 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137853.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.