# Arnold Academy — Bedford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Pete Roberts

## Contact

- **Address:** Barton-le-Clay
- **Phone:** 01582 616400
- **Website:** http://www.arnoldacademy.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bedford/arnold-academy-12479

## About

Our thriving, friendly and successful school is recognised as providing an excellent all round education for our pupils in a caring and safe environment.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — May 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful Community and Support: We've been impressed with the friendly and welcoming community at Arnold Academy. The staff are always available to discuss our child's progress and offer helpful advice. My child feels safe and happy in a caring environment. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Support for Pupils and Parents: We've been very impressed with the support and guidance provided by the school, particularly in regards to online safety and safeguarding. The teachers are always available to answer questions and provide reassurance. Our child feels happy and confident in their learning. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good Experience but Room for Improvement: We had a good experience at Arnold Academy, but we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and provide more detailed feedback about our child's progress. The facilities are excellent, but we did have some issues with communication with teachers. *(May 2021)*

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