Lincroft Academy, based in Bedford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Lincroft Academy currently has around 931 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 14.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 27 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.1%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Station Road, Bedford, MK43 7RE |
| Website: | http://www.lincroft.academy |
| Telephone: | 01234822147 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bedford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Emma Appadoo |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 136471 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1000 |
| Number of Pupils: | 931 |
| Number of Boys: | 470 |
| Number of Girls: | 461 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 62.10% | 578 |
| Other White | 7.90% | 74 |
| Indian | 5.00% | 47 |
| Pakistani | 4.40% | 41 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.40% | 32 |
| Unclassified | 2.90% | 27 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 23 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 23 |
| African | 2.10% | 20 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 15 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 10 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Primary Academy Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE | - not rated | 127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Lower School Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE | - not rated | 127 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursula Taylor VC Lower School High Street , Clapham MK41 6EG | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School High Street , Clapham MK41 6EG | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromham CofE Primary School Grange Lane , Bromham MK43 8NR | 3out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincroft Academy Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincroft Middle School Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow School Chestnut Avenue , Bromham MK43 8HP | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.