Arnold Academy Catchment Area
Arnold Academy is a academy converter middle deemed secondary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 9–13, with 699 pupils, and a capacity of 720 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
9–13
Age range
699
Pupils
720
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Arnold Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Arnold Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Central Bedfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →Arnold Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4JZ
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Middle deemed secondary
- Age range
- 9–13 years
- Free school meals
- 11.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136829
Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Bedford
If Arnold Academy is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Arnold Academy
Is Arnold Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Arnold Academy is operating close to its capacity of 720 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Arnold Academy? ▾
Admission to Arnold Academy is managed by Central Bedfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Arnold Academy cover? ▾
Arnold Academy is a middle deemed secondary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 9–13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Arnold Academy? ▾
Arnold Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.