Gravenhurst Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gravenhurst Academy
Address: High Street, Gravenhurst
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK45 4HY
Telephone Number: 01462 711257
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-9)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited
Sponsor: Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Randall
Capacity: 75
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 72 (43% boys & 57% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.7%

Location and administration

URN: 140075
DfE Number: 823/2051
UKPRN: 10043024
UPRN: 100081214726
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: Mid Bedfordshire (E14001359)
Electoral Ward: Meppershall & Shillington (E05014417)

Easting & Northing: 511146E, 235847N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 0' 38.05" N 0° 22' 54.78" W
Plus Code: 9C4X2J69+66

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jo Hankins - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
  • Miss Alison Kane - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Mrs Heidi Mellor - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Susan Murphy - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 May 2030.
  • Mrs Debbie Randall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Thomas Rowell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • Miss Lucy Steggles - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2030.
  • Mrs Karen Truett - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Mr Robert Vidler - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2027.