Daubeney Academy
Daubeney Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–16, in Bedford, MK42, in the Bedford council area. It has 576 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (1 July 2025): Outstanding in 3 areas, Good in 1 area. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 3 areas, Good in 1 area — inspected 1 July 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.02 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 38.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 29.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 109 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 576 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 28.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 36.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.76% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.46% | 2024/25 |
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