Key stage 2 2017/18
#12,947 of 14,756
Worse than 87% of schools in England
Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
GCSE 2025/26
#2,855 of 3,312
Worse than 86% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2023/24
#2,487 of 2,487
Worse than 99% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Sept 2018
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 142387.
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.
| Measure | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47%, worse than England, similar to Bedford | 48% | 65% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 2%, worse than England, worse than Bedford | 5% | 10% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 102, worse than England, similar to Bedford | 103 | 105 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 101, worse than England, similar to Bedford | 102 | 104 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 101, worse than England, worse than Bedford | 104 | 106 |
| Expected standard in reading | 57%, worse than England, worse than Bedford | 61% | 76% |
| Expected standard in writing | 63%, worse than England, worse than Bedford | 71% | 79% |
| Expected standard in maths | 52%, worse than England, worse than Bedford | 60% | 76% |
| Pupils taking tests | 60 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2018-2019.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 38.4, worse than England, worse than Bedford | 44.1 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 53.2%, worse than England, worse than Bedford | 62% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 29.1%, worse than England, worse than Bedford | 41.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 5.7%, worse than England, worse than Bedford | 9% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 44.9%, worse than England, worse than Bedford | 56.6% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 158 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | Suppressed | 30.14 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | c | - | - |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z | - | - |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | Suppressed | - | - |
| A-level progress | z | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 24 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 773 |
| Girls | 368 |
| Boys | 405 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 30.3% |
| First language not English | 26.9% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,025 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 24.6% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | Not available |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 153 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 35 |
| Average class size | 25 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 16 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.4 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 48.2 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 14.37 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 37.02 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 47.2 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 41.5 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 4.7 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 118 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 212 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 105 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 105 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 3 |
| Offers made (Year 9)2016/17Places offered on national offer day. | 137 |
| Applications (Year 9)2016/17Includes every preference parents listed. | 231 |
| First preference applications (Year 9)2016/17Families who put this school as their first choice. | 107 |
| First preference offers (Year 9)2016/17First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 107 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 9)2016/17 | 0 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 9.2%, worse than England, worse than Bedford | 7.8% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 28%, worse than England, worse than Bedford | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 3.6%, similar to England, similar to Bedford | 3.2% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
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.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 33.9% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 11.5% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.2% |
| Permanent exclusions | 2 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 87.4% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 83.9% |
| Further education | 72.7% |
| School sixth form | 10.5% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 8.4% |
| Employment | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 68% |
| Higher education | 32% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 32% |
| Employment | 20% |
| Further education | 8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Balliol Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Kempston Rural Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Bedford Road Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Dec 2025. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Springfield Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jun 2022. | |
| 1.1 mi | Secondary | Daubeney Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Camestone School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2017. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Wootton Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2013. | |
| 1.5 mi | Primary | Great Denham Primary School | Foundation school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2024. | |
| 1.7 mi | Secondary | Wootton Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2024. | |
| 1.9 mi | Primary | Westfield Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. |
Kempston Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 12 Sept 2018.
Kempston Academy ranks 12,947 of 14,756 schools in England for Key stage 2 2017/18 (worse than 87% of schools), 2,855 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 86% of schools) and 2,487 of 2,487 schools in England for A-level 2023/24 (worse than 99% of schools).
In 2017/18, 47% of pupils at Kempston Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 65%).
In 2025/26, 29.1% of pupils at Kempston Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 38.4 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Kempston Academy was c.
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Kempston Academy made 118 offers from 212 applications (1.8 per offer), and 105 of 105 first-preference applicants got a place. For Year 9 entry in 2016/17, it made 137 offers from 231 applications (1.7 per offer), and 107 of 107 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Kempston Academy has 773 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Kempston Academy had 1,025 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Kempston Academy teaches students up to age 18.
At Kempston Academy, the average class had 25 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Kempston Academy missed 9.2% of sessions (England 8%), and 28% 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.