What did Ofsted judge Alameda Middle School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Alameda Middle School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in October 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Alameda Middle School?

Alameda Middle School has 720 pupils on roll.

What ages does Alameda Middle School take?

Alameda Middle School admits pupils aged 9 to 13.

Where is Alameda Middle School located?

Alameda Middle School is located in Bedford, MK45 2QR, Central Bedfordshire.

How do I apply to Alameda Middle School?

Alameda Middle School 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 Alameda Middle School?

Distance did not decide places at Alameda Middle School for 2026-27 (Year 5): 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.

How are Year 5 places decided at Alameda Middle School?

When Alameda Middle School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — All 'looked after' children or children who were previously 'looked after', including those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment with sibling — Children living in the catchment area with siblings in the school; 3. Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If applying these criteria results in there being more children with an equal right to admission to the school than the number of available places, the tie break will be the distance the pupil lives from the school, measured in a straight line, using the Local Authority's computerised mapping system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. ... In the event of (a) two or more children living at the same address point ... or (b) two addresses measuring the same distance from the school, the ultimate tie-breaker will be random selection, using the School Admissions Team database to allocate the place.

What is the largest ethnic background at Alameda Middle School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.8% of pupils at Alameda Middle School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Alameda Middle School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

School AtlasCentral Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire

School AtlasCentral Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire

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 5), 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 Alameda Middle School, year by year →

How places are decided at Alameda Middle School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 5), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — All 'looked after' children or children who were previously 'looked after', including those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment with sibling — Children living in the catchment area with siblings in the school
3Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area
4Sibling — Other children with siblings at the school
5Feeder lower schools — Pupils who have attended the feeder lower schools i.e. Maulden, Russell and The Firs
6Staff children — Pupils of members of staff
7Any other children — Any other children (living nearest to the school first)

If two applications tie: If applying these criteria results in there being more children with an equal right to admission to the school than the number of available places, the tie break will be the distance the pupil lives from the school, measured in a straight line, using the Local Authority's computerised mapping system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. ... In the event of (a) two or more children living at the same address point ... or (b) two addresses measuring the same distance from the school, the ultimate tie-breaker will be random selection, using the School Admissions Team database to allocate the place.

Children are admitted at the start of the academic year in which they become ten (Year 5 entry to this middle school).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Alameda Middle School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Alameda Middle School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Alameda Middle School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in October 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Alameda Middle School?: Alameda Middle School has 720 pupils on roll.
What ages does Alameda Middle School take?: Alameda Middle School admits pupils aged 9 to 13.
Where is Alameda Middle School located?: Alameda Middle School is located in Bedford, MK45 2QR, Central Bedfordshire.
How do I apply to Alameda Middle School?: Alameda Middle School 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 Alameda Middle School?: Distance did not decide places at Alameda Middle School for 2026-27 (Year 5): 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.
How are Year 5 places decided at Alameda Middle School?: When Alameda Middle School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — All 'looked after' children or children who were previously 'looked after', including those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment with sibling — Children living in the catchment area with siblings in the school; 3. Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If applying these criteria results in there being more children with an equal right to admission to the school than the number of available places, the tie break will be the distance the pupil lives from the school, measured in a straight line, using the Local Authority's computerised mapping system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. ... In the event of (a) two or more children living at the same address point ... or (b) two addresses measuring the same distance from the school, the ultimate tie-breaker will be random selection, using the School Admissions Team database to allocate the place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Alameda Middle School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.8% of pupils at Alameda Middle School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in Central Bedfordshire Compare Central Bedfordshire schools Best secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire Central Bedfordshire hub All Central Bedfordshire schools Schools on map Admissions checker Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Ampthill Kids Holiday Camps

Wraparound club

Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Redborne Upper School and Community College

Secondary

Good

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Nearby schools within 5 km

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 5), 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 Alameda Middle School, year by year →

How places are decided at Alameda Middle School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 5), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — All 'looked after' children or children who were previously 'looked after', including those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment with sibling — Children living in the catchment area with siblings in the school
3Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area
4Sibling — Other children with siblings at the school
5Feeder lower schools — Pupils who have attended the feeder lower schools i.e. Maulden, Russell and The Firs
6Staff children — Pupils of members of staff
7Any other children — Any other children (living nearest to the school first)

Children are admitted at the start of the academic year in which they become ten (Year 5 entry to this middle school).

Alameda Middle School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Alameda Middle School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Alameda Middle School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in October 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Alameda Middle School?: Alameda Middle School has 720 pupils on roll.
What ages does Alameda Middle School take?: Alameda Middle School admits pupils aged 9 to 13.
Where is Alameda Middle School located?: Alameda Middle School is located in Bedford, MK45 2QR, Central Bedfordshire.
How do I apply to Alameda Middle School?: Alameda Middle School 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 Alameda Middle School?: Distance did not decide places at Alameda Middle School for 2026-27 (Year 5): 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.
How are Year 5 places decided at Alameda Middle School?: When Alameda Middle School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — All 'looked after' children or children who were previously 'looked after', including those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment with sibling — Children living in the catchment area with siblings in the school; 3. Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If applying these criteria results in there being more children with an equal right to admission to the school than the number of available places, the tie break will be the distance the pupil lives from the school, measured in a straight line, using the Local Authority's computerised mapping system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. ... In the event of (a) two or more children living at the same address point ... or (b) two addresses measuring the same distance from the school, the ultimate tie-breaker will be random selection, using the School Admissions Team database to allocate the place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Alameda Middle School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.8% of pupils at Alameda Middle School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Ampthill Kids Holiday Camps

Wraparound club

Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Redborne Upper School and Community College

Secondary

Good

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Alameda Middle School

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Alameda Middle School

Alameda Middle School: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Alameda Middle School

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Where children go next

Nearby schools within 5 km

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Alameda Middle School

Alameda Middle School: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Where children go next

Nearby schools within 5 km