# Grange Academy — Bedford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Rachel Timms

## Contact

- **Address:** Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AU
- **Phone:** 01234 407100
- **Website:** https://www.grange.beds.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bedford/grange-academy-14539

## About

Grange Academy is a Unicef Gold Rights Respecting School and Gold Artsmark School. Ofsted rated ‘Good’ (May 2022).

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — May 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — May 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — May 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Wonderful School Experience!: We've been at Grange Academy for 5 years now and have had an amazing experience. The teachers are supportive and nurturing, the facilities are excellent, and the values-based education really resonates with us. The Forest School program is a highlight for our child, and we love the emphasis on mental health and wellbeing. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: We're generally happy with Grange Academy, but there have been a few issues with communication and organisation. The staff are friendly, and the facilities are great, but sometimes it feels like they're still finding their feet. That being said, our child is happy and learning well, so we're willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional School with a Heart: My child thrived at Grange Academy, and we were sad to leave when they moved to secondary school. The school's commitment to social responsibility, equality, and sustainability is inspiring, and the teachers are passionate and dedicated. The school's Ofsted rating is well-deserved – we highly recommend Grange Academy! *(Jan 2022)*

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