The Martin Bacon Academy
Free schools special · Ages 3–19 · Northstowe, Cambridgeshire
The Martin Bacon Academy is a special school in Northstowe, Cambridgeshire for ages 3–19 (free schools special). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 22 October 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Stirling Road, Northstowe, CB24 1DH
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 3–19
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Cambridgeshire
- Pupils on roll
- 152 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 46.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 22 October 2024
Strengths
- “At this calm and orderly school, staff identify and celebrate each pupil’s ‘superpowers’.”
- “Staff often use these strengths or interests in lessons.”
- “This makes learning more engaging and enjoyable.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 26 November 2024 (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) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 0.9 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Cambridgeshire.
- Northstowe Learning Community 0.1 mi Good Last distance published
- The Centre School 2.4 mi Good
- Gretton School 2.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hope Tree School 3.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Cavendish School 3.2 mi Outstanding
- Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge 4.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Castle School, Cambridge 4.9 mi Requires improvement
- OA - Cambridge 5.0 mi Good