Bedford Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bedford Academy
Address: Mile Road
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK42 9TR
Country: 100080995903
Telephone Number: 01234 301500
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2010
Trust: Heart Academies Trust
Sponsor: Harpur Trust

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mr Chris Deller
Capacity: 1440
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1264 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.4%

Location and administration

URN: 136085
DfE Number: 822/6905
UKPRN: 10029936
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: Bedford (E14000552)
Electoral Ward: Cauldwell (E05008754)

Easting & Northing: 506020E, 247833N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 7' 9.46" N 0° 27' 10.15" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4G9W+PV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools
Governors

  • Mrs Gemma Gibson - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Ms Vikki Gilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 May 2026.
  • Ms Cathriona Hickey - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Ms Amanda Nethercott - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 March 2027.
  • Ms Cora Oldfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 May 2025.
  • Mr Jack Stammers - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2025.
  • Mr Michael Wigg - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 July 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 July 2025.
  • Mr Tony Wildman - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2010 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 May 2026.