Robert Bloomfield Academy
Middle deemed secondary · Academy converter · Ages 9–13 · Shefford, Central Bedfordshire
Robert Bloomfield Academy is a middle school in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire for ages 9–13 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 11 February 2025.
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Catchment area for Robert Bloomfield Academy
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school, on the map
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
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Key facts
- Address
- Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, SG17 5BU
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 962 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 13.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 11 February 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive in this welcoming and exceptionally inclusive middle-school environment.”
- “The ‘VOICE’ values of vitality, opportunity, independence, community and excellence, are well-represented features of daily school life.”
- “Pupils appreciate the extensive personal development opportunities, which build on a wide range of interests and skills.”
To improve
- “For some pupils, outcomes in national tests at the end of Year 6 do not reflect how well prepared they are for upper school, once they have experienced the full curriculum offer.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 42% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Central Bedfordshire.
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- Arnold Academy 6.0 mi Good
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