Located in Bedford, Gravenhurst Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 9. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Gravenhurst Academy currently has around 72 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | High Street, Bedford, MK45 4HY |
| Website: | www.gravenhurstacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01462711257 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Debbie Randall |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140075 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 75 |
| Number of Pupils: | 72 |
| Number of Boys: | 38 |
| Number of Girls: | 34 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.10% | 62 |
| White and Black African | 4.20% | 3 |
| Other White | 4.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 1 |
| African | 1.40% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravenhurst Academy High Street , Gravenhurst MK45 4HY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravenhurst Lower School High Street , Gravenhurst MK45 4HY | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shillington Lower School Greenfields , Shillington SG5 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meppershall Church of England Academy 107 High Street , Meppershall SG17 5LZ | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meppershall CofE VA Lower School 107 High Street , Meppershall SG17 5LZ | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esland Bedford School Unit 54 , Wrest Park MK45 4HS | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.