Gravenhurst Academy
School Name: Gravenhurst Academy Address: High Street, Gravenhurst Town/City: Bedford County: Bedfordshire Postcode: MK45 4HY Telephone Number: 01462 711257 Website: www.gravenhurstacademy.org.uk
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.