Holywell School
Middle deemed secondary · Academy converter · Ages 9–13 · Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
Holywell School is a middle school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire for ages 9–13 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 12 July 2023.
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Catchment area for Holywell School
- 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
- Red Lion Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0JA
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 668 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 17.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 12 July 2023
Strengths
- “They are welcoming and friendly.”
- “They take on responsibilities that make their environment and community richer and more rewarding.”
- “For example, Year 8 mathematics and English mentors help Year 6 pupils to prepare for their end-of-key-stage tests.”
To improve
- “However, there are some pupils who find it more challenging to concentrate in class.”
- “At times, these pupils disrupt the learning of others.”
- “However, some teachers set work that is too easy, rather than changing how they teach to ensure all pupils achieve well.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 September 2023 (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) | 27% | 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.
- Alameda Middle School 5.3 mi School remains Good
- Woodland Middle School Academy 6.3 mi School remains Good
- Parkfields Middle School 8.8 mi Good
- Esland Bedford School 9.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Oak Bank School 9.6 mi Standards maintained
- Gilbert Inglefield Academy 10.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Orchard School & Nursery 10.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Arnold Academy 10.8 mi Good