Arnold Academy
Academy converter in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire.
School details
| Phase | Middle deemed secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 9 to 13 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 704 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 720 |
| Free school meals | 14.20% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.arnoldacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01582616400 |
| URN | 136829 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 23 May 2023, published 9 July 2023:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College (secondary school, about 4.6 km)
- Harlington Upper School (secondary school, about 4.7 km)
- Lea Manor High School (secondary school, about 5.3 km)
- Lealands High School (secondary school, about 6.0 km)
- Woodland Middle School Academy (secondary school, about 7.2 km)
- Houstone School (secondary school, about 7.8 km)
- Parkfields Middle School (secondary school, about 8.1 km)
- Redborne Upper School and Community College (secondary school, about 8.2 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.