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Alameda Middle School

Middle deemed secondary · Academy converter · Bedford, MK45 2QR

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#11,953 of 15,057

Worse than 79% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Alameda Middle School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2018

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhaseMiddle deemed secondary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages9 to 13
Pupils720
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Jacqueline Ross
TrustALAMEDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
Opened01 Aug 2011
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 137249.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolCentral BedfordshireEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths51%, worse than England, similar to Central Bedfordshire50%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.3%, worse than England, similar to Central Bedfordshire3%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.103, worse than England, similar to Central Bedfordshire104106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.102, worse than England, similar to Central Bedfordshire103105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.102, worse than England, similar to Central Bedfordshire103105
Expected standard in reading69%, worse than England, similar to Central Bedfordshire70%76%
Expected standard in writing65%, worse than England, better than Central Bedfordshire61%73%
Expected standard in maths68%, worse than England, similar to Central Bedfordshire66%75%
Pupils taking tests183--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils720
Girls355
Boys365
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.11.4%
First language not English2.4%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.744
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.3.2%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.77
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.22
Average class size28.9

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
86.8%
Other White
2.6%
White and Black Caribbean
1.7%
White and Asian
1.7%
Other mixed
1.1%
Indian
1%
Caribbean
0.8%
Other ethnic group
0.6%
Irish
0.4%
White and Black African
0.4%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher20.1
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.12.4
Teachers (FTE)35.76
Teaching assistants (FTE)18.72
Support staff (FTE)34.94
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2537.3
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2534.3
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/253

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolCentral BedfordshireEngland
Overall absence5.4%, better than England, better than Central Bedfordshire7.2%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.9.3%, better than England, better than Central Bedfordshire18.7%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.2%, better than England, better than Central Bedfordshire3%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate4.7%
Pupils with one or more suspensions2.1%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Alameda Middle School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryThe Firs Lower SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryRussell Lower SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miSecondaryRedborne Upper School and Community CollegeAcademy converter
Good
1.7 miPrimaryTemplefield Lower SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.7 miMiddle deemed secondaryWoodland Middle School AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.7 miPrimaryMaulden Lower SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.8 miPrimaryKingsmoor Lower SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Alameda Middle School

What is Alameda Middle School's Ofsted rating?

Alameda Middle School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 27 Feb 2018.

How does Alameda Middle School rank in England?

Alameda Middle School ranks 11,953 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (worse than 79% of schools).

What are Alameda Middle School's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 51% of pupils at Alameda Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend Alameda Middle School?

Alameda Middle School has 720 pupils aged 9 to 13.

What is the capacity of Alameda Middle School?

Alameda Middle School had 744 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Alameda Middle School?

At Alameda Middle School, the average class had 28.9 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 20.1 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Alameda Middle School?

In 2025/26, pupils at Alameda Middle School missed 5.4% of sessions (England 8%), and 9.3% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.