152
Pupils · 2024/25
9%
EAL · 2024/25
16%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 04/05/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBedford
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio10.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Grange Academy · All-through · Bedford
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
152
Pupil : teacher ratio
10.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
9%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
6%
Persistent absence
16%
Contact
Address
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AU
Local authority
Bedford
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 152 | 9.5 | 100% | 9% | 45% | 6% | 16% |
| 2023/24 | 149 | 7.8 | 100% | 8% | 39% | 5% | 14% |
| 2022/23 | 136 | 11.3 | 100% | 9% | 43% | 6% | 17% |
| 2021/22 | 127 | 9.8 | 100% | 8% | 47% | 8% | 29% |
| 2020/21 | 120 | 7.5 | 100% | 8% | 46% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 128 | 10.7 | 100% | 9% | 50% | 7% | 20% |
| 2017/18 | 111 | 8.5 | 100% | 10% | 49% | 6% | 19% |
| 2016/17 | 95 | 7.3 | 100% | 10% | 52% | 6% | 17% |
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