What did Ofsted judge Kempston Academy's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Kempston Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in September 2018 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Kempston Academy?

Kempston Academy has 773 pupils on roll.

What ages does Kempston Academy take?

Kempston Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Kempston Academy located?

Kempston Academy is located in Bedford, MK42 7EB, Bedford.

How do I apply to Kempston Academy?

Kempston Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Kempston Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Kempston Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Kempston Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 41.1% of pupils at Kempston Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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Kempston Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Kempston Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Kempston Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in September 2018 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Kempston Academy?: Kempston Academy has 773 pupils on roll.
What ages does Kempston Academy take?: Kempston Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Kempston Academy located?: Kempston Academy is located in Bedford, MK42 7EB, Bedford.
How do I apply to Kempston Academy?: Kempston Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Kempston Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Kempston Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Kempston Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 41.1% of pupils at Kempston Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places were offered at Kempston Academy, year by year →

Kempston Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Kempston Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Kempston Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in September 2018 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Kempston Academy?: Kempston Academy has 773 pupils on roll.
What ages does Kempston Academy take?: Kempston Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Kempston Academy located?: Kempston Academy is located in Bedford, MK42 7EB, Bedford.
How do I apply to Kempston Academy?: Kempston Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Kempston Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Kempston Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Kempston Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 41.1% of pupils at Kempston Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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