SchoolScoresRobert Bloomfield Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Part of BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, SG17 5BU
01462 628800 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
179 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 2nd highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 82% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 83% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 85% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 84% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 75% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 59 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 88% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 145 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 90% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 67% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 49 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 87% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 56% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 85% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 76% | 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. 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
237 pupils in this year group.
42% — 8 points below the Central Bedfordshire average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 42% | 50% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 55% | 61% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 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 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 16.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1% | 11.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.5% | 7.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 92% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 94% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1% | 20.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0 | 15.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 91% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.8% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.10% | 0.26% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 96% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 20.4 | 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 11th highest of 27 state secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 64% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0% | 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
- Samuel Whitbread Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Henlow CofE Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Robert Bloomfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Robert Bloomfield Academy?
92% of the 179 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Robert Bloomfield 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 136713.
- 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.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.