Located in Bedford, Daubeney Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Daubeney Academy currently has around 561 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 25.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.3%. african pupils make up about 17.1% , followed by indian at 14.6%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Orchard Street, Bedford, MK42 7PS |
| Website: | http://www.daubeneyacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01234400111 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bedford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Chris Carter |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138067 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 583 |
| Number of Pupils: | 561 |
| Number of Boys: | 293 |
| Number of Girls: | 268 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 30.30% | 170 |
| African | 17.10% | 96 |
| Indian | 14.60% | 82 |
| Other White | 13.50% | 76 |
| Unclassified | 4.80% | 27 |
| Pakistani | 3.00% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Nursery School Ampthill Road , MK42 9HE | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7LJ | - not rated | 154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camestone School Jowitt Avenue , Kempston MK42 8NW | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Road Primary School Hillgrounds Road , Kempston MK42 8QH | - not rated | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Road Primary Academy Hillgrounds Road , Kempston MK42 8QH | 2out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daubeney Academy Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempston Academy Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hastingsbury Business & Enterprise College Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan School Mile Road , MK42 9TR | - not rated | 2,416 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Academy Mile Road , MK42 9TR | 3out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daubeney Middle School Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Bruce Middle School Bedford Road , Kempston MK42 8PU | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Bruce Middle School Bedford Road , Kempston MK42 8PU | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Middle School Mowbray Road , MK42 9XA | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbrook Middle School Oak Road , MK42 0HH | - not rated | 2,696 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange School Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Academy Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greys Education Centre Manor Drive , Kempston MK42 7AB | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greys Education Centre Manor Drive , Kempston MK42 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivertree Free School Hillgrounds Road , Kempston MK42 8QP | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.