Grange Academy is a special academy in Bedford for children and young people aged 5 to 18. It supports autism and moderate learning.
- Ages 5–18
- 161 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 5 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 161 (places for 162)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Timms (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust
- Opened
- 1 March 2013
- Free school meals
- 47.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bedford
- School reference (URN)
- 139374
Needs it supports
3 needs: autism, moderate learning and 1 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Bedford (1)
It also lists other needs. Ask the school what these are.
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Bedford council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, May 2022
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Rivertree Free School Special school · Ages 2–19 0.3 miles
- Greys Education Centre Alternative provision · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- St John's School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
By need in Bedford: Autism (7) · SEMH (3) · Severe learning (3) · Moderate learning (2)
Questions about Grange Academy
How do I get a place at Grange Academy?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Grange Academy. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Grange Academy support?
Autism and moderate learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Grange Academy take?
Aged 5 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Grange Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Grange Academy?
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AU, in Bedford.
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