Grange Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Grange Academy
Address: Halsey Road, Kempston
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK42 8AU
Telephone Number: 01234 407100
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-18
Type: Academy special converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Bedford Inclusive Learning And Training Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Timms
Capacity: 162
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 161 (70% boys & 30% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 47.2%

SEN Provisions

  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 139374
DfE Number: 822/7005
UKPRN: 10040654
UPRN: 100081210601
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: Bedford (E14001084)
Electoral Ward: Kempston North (E05014505)

Easting & Northing: 503241E, 248173N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 7' 22.35" N 0° 29' 35.85" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4GF4+4M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Bedford Road Primary Academy (0.4km)
  2. Rivertree Free School (0.6km)
  3. Greys Education Centre (0.7km)
  4. Camestone School (0.7km)
  5. St John's School (0.9km)
  6. Daubeney Academy (1.1km)
  7. Springfield Primary School (1.2km)
  8. Balliol Primary School (1.3km)
  9. Great Denham Primary School (1.4km)
  10. Cauldwell School (1.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Matthew Bradshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Nichols-Weaver - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
  • Mr Lee Robinson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
  • Mr Paul Rowley - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 January 2029.
  • Rachel Timms - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Catherine Whalan - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 November 2028.
  • Ms Jade Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 March 2027.