Sharnbrook Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sharnbrook Academy
Address: Odell Road, Sharnbrook
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK44 1JL
Telephone Number: 01234 782211
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Meridian Trust
Sponsor: Meridian Trust

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Clare Keating - Roberts
Capacity: 1950
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1684 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.3%

Location and administration

URN: 136470
DfE Number: 822/5402
UKPRN: 10032988
UPRN: 100080996327
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: North Bedfordshire (E14001384)
Electoral Ward: Sharnbrook (E05014514)

Easting & Northing: 498653E, 259315N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 13' 25.86" N 0° 33' 25.36" W
Plus Code: 9C4X6CFV+G5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Robin Auld - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Su Bernard - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Martin Hair - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Jen Kavanagh - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 June 2028.
  • Clare Keating-Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Clare Raku - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Robert Robson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Angela Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
  • Mr Ian Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 October 2025.
  • Jasvinder Toor - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 February 2029.
  • Carly Waterman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 14 February 2026.