Best 3 Middle deemed secondary schools in Bedford – comparison

Comparison of middle deemed secondary schools: Arnold Academy (Middle deemed secondary) in Bedford; Alameda Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Bedford; Woodland Middle School Academy (Middle deemed secondary) in Bedford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Arnold Academy, Alameda Middle School and Woodland Middle School Academy. They are middle deemed secondary phase and academy converter type located around Bedford, Bedfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Arnold Academy), published Jul 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Arnold Academy (Jul 2023). average roll around ≈ 700, combined total ≈ 2,100, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; all within the THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST trust.

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Phase / Type
Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4JZ
Ofsted
2 9 Jul 2023
Pupils
≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
Website
www.arnoldacademy.org.uk
Telephone
01582616400
Phase / Type
Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 2QR
Ofsted
2 23 Mar 2018
Pupils
≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website
www.alamedamiddleschool.org.uk
Telephone
01525750900
Phase / Type
Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 1NP
Ofsted
2 3 Jul 2017
Pupils
≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website
www.woodlandacademy.co.uk
Telephone
01525750400

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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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