Kempston Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Bedford, MK42 7EB
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 12% in England
11 of 12 in Bedford
Pupils
773
First preferences per place
0.89
2026/27
Absence
8.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 35.5 | 37.3 | 40.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19% | 32% | 36% | |
| Average English grade | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 27% | 25% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.20 | -0.09 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Daubeney Academy · 1.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 12% in England
- Wootton Academy · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 43% in England
- Biddenham International School and Sports College · 2.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 23% in England
- Wixams Academy · 2.4 mi · Report card · Top 41% in England
- Bedford Free School · 2.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Bedford Academy · 2.5 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
The neighbourhood
Kempston Academy is in Kempston West & South (typical home £320,000, crime high).
What is Kempston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kempston Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Kempston Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Kempston Academy is in the bottom 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.