Goldington Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Goldington Academy
Address: Haylands Way
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK41 9BX
Telephone Number: 01234 261516
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Goldington Academy Trust
Sponsor: Goldington Academy

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Francis Galbraith
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 958 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 128% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.7%

Location and administration

URN: 136552
DfE Number: 822/4000
UKPRN: 10033281
UPRN: 100081209847
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: Bedford (E14001084)
Electoral Ward: De Parys (E05014497)

Easting & Northing: 506574E, 250711N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 8' 42.19" N 0° 26' 37.79" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4HW4+2F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St John Rigby Catholic Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Castle Newnham School (0.6km)
  3. Hazeldene School (0.6km)
  4. The Hills Academy (0.6km)
  5. Castle Newnham School (0.8km)
  6. Goldington Green Academy (1.1km)
  7. KWS School (1.1km)
  8. Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School (1.3km)
  9. Bedford School (1.4km)
  10. Putnoe Primary School (1.4km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Azma Ahmad-Pearce - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 October 2027.
  • Azma Ahmad-Pearce - Member. Appointed on 28 October 2024 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Doug Alcock - Member. Appointed on 26 February 2009 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mr Mike Birchall - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 31 March 2022.
  • Mr Dean Challenger - Trustee. Appointed on 7 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
  • Mrs Felicia D'Amelio - Trustee. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 December 2027.
  • Mr John Neil Davies - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Ms Ashani Mihiri De Sylva - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mr Robin Francis - Member. Appointed on 17 July 2020 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Robin Francis - Trustee. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 October 2027.
  • Mr Francis Galbraith - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Francis Galbraith - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 April 2011.
  • Mr Liam Hall - Trustee. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 December 2027.
  • Jo Hawkins - Member. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Natalie Hopkins - Trustee. Appointed on 17 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 October 2026.
  • Mrs Aarthi Hema Hurn - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Dr Johanna Jarvis - Trustee. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 January 2027.
  • Dr James Mackley - Trustee. Appointed on 8 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 January 2028.
  • Mr Dharminder Mehmi - Trustee. Appointed on 16 October 2020 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 16 October 2026.
  • Mrs Nicola Mills - Trustee. Appointed on 7 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Price - Member. Appointed on 14 March 2024 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Sara Redmond - Trustee. Appointed on 18 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 July 2026.
  • Mrs Kate Reynier - Member. Appointed on 8 January 2026 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Mark Neil Routledge - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mrs Nina Geoffreyevna Sharp - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mr Jaimie Stewart - Trustee. Appointed on 8 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 January 2028.
  • Mrs Victoria Stoeter - Trustee. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2027.