SchoolScoresEtonbury Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, SG15 6XS
01462 730391 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 February 2020.
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 | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2025: 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
274 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Central Bedfordshire comparisons use the 15 of its 27 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 12 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 | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 71% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 82% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 85% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 75% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 108 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 74% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 226 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 57% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 67% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 72 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 55% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 56% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). 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. Central Bedfordshire figures pool parents at the Central Bedfordshire 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
147 pupils in this year group.
67% — 17 points above the Central Bedfordshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 50% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 61% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
157 pupils in this year group.
45% — 4 points above the Central Bedfordshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 45.5 | 43.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
128 pupils in this year group.
97% — 4 points above the Central Bedfordshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 53% | 43% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 4% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 34% | 40% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 97% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
45 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 16% | 20% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 36% | 45% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 29.2 | 32.7 | 35 |
Average A level grade, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Not published | C |
A level subjects, 2024/25
16 subjects, 97 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies:Single | 18 | 6% | 17% | 16% |
| History | 11 | 0% | 9% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 11 | 9% | 36% | 40% |
| Sociology | 10 | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 8 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Geography | 8 | 0% | 13% | 23% |
| English Literature | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Chemistry, Computer Studies / Computing, Physics, Psychology, Art and Design (Fine Art), Biology, Mathematics (Further), Art and Design (Photography), French.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 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 13th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.9% | 16.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 43% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 4.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 10th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 11.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 25th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.0% | 7.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 83% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 74% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.3% | 20.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 57% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1 | 15.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 62% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded5 pupils | 0.44% | 0.26% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 16th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 59% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 76% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 28% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 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
- Pix Brook Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Henlow CofE Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fearnhill School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Etonbury Academy's Ofsted rating?
Etonbury Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 February 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Etonbury Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Etonbury Academy?
86% of the 274 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Etonbury Academy 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 137632.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.