Robert Bloomfield Academy (Shefford) data

Robert Bloomfield Academy is located in Shefford and falls under the local authority of Central Bedfordshire. This mixed-sex middle deemed secondary school has 992 pupils, with a capacity of 960, aged from nine up to thirteen, and the type of establishment is academy converter. The school has 62 teachers with each teacher on average earning the full-time equivalent of £33,419. The most recend Ofsted inspection was 26th June 2014 resulting in an outstanding rating.

Robert Bloomfield Academy contact details

AddressRobert Bloomfield Academy
Bloomfield Drive
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5BU
Websitehttp://www.robertbloomfield.beds.sch.uk/
PrincipalMr John Linehan

About Robert Bloomfield Academy

Phase of EducationMiddle deemed secondary
Type of EstablishmentAcademy converter
Admissions PolicyNot applicable
Statutory Low Age9
Statutory High Age13
BoardersNo boarders
Official Sixth FormDoes not have a sixth form
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
DioceseNot applicable

Pupils

Census Date19th January 2023
School Capacity960
Number of Pupils992103% capacity
Number of Boys53654%
Number of Girls45646%
Free School Meals (%)11.90%

Where is Robert Bloomfield Academy?

Street AddressBloomfield Drive
TownShefford
CountyBedfordshire
PostcodeSG17 5BU
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Robert Bloomfield Academy on a map

Robert Bloomfield Academy map (SG17 5BU) - OS VectorMap District (Ordnance Survey)

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Ofsted

LAESTAB8234034
Ofsted RegionEast of England

Robert Bloomfield Academy Ofsted Report

This table compares the Robert Bloomfield Academy Ofsted reports from 25th June 2014 (ITS444311) and 15th May 2008 (ITS302321).

Inspection numberITS444311ITS302321
Inspection typeExempt School Inspection
Inspection type groupingSection 8 deemed section 5
Event type groupingSchools - S8 deemed S5
Inspection start date25th June 201415th May 2008
Inspection end date26th June 201415th May 2008
Publication date15th July 20149th June 2008
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Outstanding
Outstanding
Early years provision (where applicable)
No Judgement
No Judgement
Ofsted Last Inspection26th June 2014
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Ofsted Special MeasuresNot applicable

Teachers at Robert Bloomfield Academy

Total Number of Teachers62
Total Number of Teachers (Full-Time Equivalent)54.9
Total Number of Teaching Assistants23
Total Number of Teaching Assistants (Full-Time Equivalent)14.5
Total Number of Non Classroom-based School Support Staff20
Total Number of Non Classroom-based School Support Staff (Full-Time Equivalent)15.2
Pupil:Teacher Ratio16.7
Mean Gross Full-Time Equivalent Salary of All Teachers£33,419

Robert Bloomfield Academy administrative data

Establishment NameRobert Bloomfield Academy
Establishment Number4034
Unique Reference Number136713
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Local Authority Code823
Previous Local AuthorityPre LGR (2009) Bedfordshire
Previous Local Authority Code820
Government Statistical Service Local Authority CodeE06000056
Government Office RegionEast of England
DistrictCentral Bedfordshire
District CodeE06000056
WardShefford
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid Bedfordshire
Urban/Rural Description(England/Wales) Urban city and town
Middle Super Output AreaCentral Bedfordshire 011
Lower Super Output AreaCentral Bedfordshire 011C

Robert Bloomfield Academy history

Establishment StatusOpen
Last Changed Date15th January 2024
Reason Establishment OpenedAcademy Converter
Open Date1st May 2011

Pupil Referral Unit

Teenage MothersNot applicable
Child Care FacilitiesNot applicable
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Provision in Primary Care UnitNot applicable
Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) Provides for Educational and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)Not applicable
Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) Offers Tuition by Another ProviderNot applicable

Special Educational Needs

Section 41 ApprovedNot applicable

Trust

Trust flagSupported by a multi-academy trust
TrustBEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
School Sponsor flagLinked to a sponsor
School SponsorBedfordshire Schools Trust Limited

Federation

Federation flagNot applicable

Further Education/Higher Education

UK Provider Reference Number10033598
Further Education TypeNot applicable

Robert Bloomfield Academy geodata

Easting513863
Northing238725
Latitude52.03525
Longitude-0.34151

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