The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
Other · Free schools alternative provision · Ages 11–16 · Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire is an other school in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire for ages 11–16 (free schools alternative provision). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 11 December 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 5PX
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 59 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 61% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 11 December 2024
Strengths
- “They benefit from either fixed-term or permanent placements, carefully matched to their requirements.”
- “Through the care and expertise of staff, pupils soon successfully re-engage with learning.”
- “Pupils are positive about their experience here and the tailored support.”
To improve
- “There are still occasions when pupils need reminders on how to behave.”
- “However, there are instances where this is not consistently the case.”
- “In these cases, the work pupils are set is either not ambitious enough or pupils are not getting the precise help they need to secure key knowledge.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Central Bedfordshire.
- The Chiltern School 0.2 mi School remains Good
- Stannard School 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Priory Academy 2.1 mi School remains Good
- Weatherfield Academy 2.4 mi Not judged
- Parkfields Middle School 2.8 mi Good
- Arnold Academy 5.0 mi Good
- Orchard School & Nursery 5.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Claystone School 5.6 mi No Ofsted grade