Is Henlow Church of England Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 29 April 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 13th of 26 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Henlow Church of England Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Henlow Church of England Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 41 (England: 46.2). 29.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Henlow Church of England Academy's SATs results?

In the 2023 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Henlow Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 60%).

How do I apply for a place at Henlow Church of England Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Henlow Church of England Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Henlow Church of England Academy

Church Road, Henlow, SG16 6AN

Local ranking13th of 26 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

9-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2023 SATs · Ofsted inspection 29 April 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 29 April 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 41.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 29.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 56.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 78

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 617
Boys: 317 (53%)
Girls: 282 (47%)
Capacity: 900 (67% full)
SEND: 22.4%
FSM Eligible: 18.5%
EAL: 5.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.9%
SEN Support: 14.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 41.7
Budget per Pupil: £8,051/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.6%
Black African: 4.1%
Mixed Other: 3.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.3%
Asian Other: 1.1%
Other: 1.1%

82.6%

White British

4.1%

Black African

3.5%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01462813733

info@henlowacademy.org.uk

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Church Road

Henlow, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 138027
UKPRN: 10037005
Establishment No.: 4503
Trust: POPPY HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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