SchoolScoresGilbert Inglefield Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Part of CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3FU
01525 372266 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 27 January 2026 , published 19 March 2026. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
In short: 6 urgent improvement, and safeguarding not met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
Category of concern: Special measures. Ofsted will monitor the school closely until it improves.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Not met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Urgent improvement The lowest of five grades. Ofsted found serious weaknesses that need fixing quickly. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
110 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Central Bedfordshire comparisons use the 4 of its 27 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 23 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 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 8% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 61% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 9% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 69% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 6% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 52% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 48 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 24% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 44% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 101 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 8% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 51% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 38 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 5% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 24% | 42% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 3% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37%said yes | 63% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
150 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 138003), before it changed to its current form.
20% — 30 points below the Central Bedfordshire average, and 42 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 50% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 49% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 37% | 61% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 31% | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 96 | 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 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 34% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.3% | 16.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 54% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 11.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8% | 7.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Lower than 59% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Lower than 56% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.4% | 20.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Lower than 9% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 56.5 | 15.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Lower than 8% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded6 pupils | 0.93% | 0.26% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 76% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 87% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 22.5% | 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
- Vandyke Upper School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brooklands Middle School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Leighton Middle School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024
- Linslade School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022
- Cedars Upper School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gilbert Inglefield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gilbert Inglefield Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 27 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 urgent improvement, and safeguarding was not met.
Would parents recommend Gilbert Inglefield Academy?
37% of the 110 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Gilbert Inglefield 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 152506.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.