# Gravenhurst Academy — Bedford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Debbie Randall

## Contact

- **Address:** Faldo Road, Barton Le Clay, Bedfordshire
- **Phone:** 01462 711257
- **Website:** https://www.gravenhurstacademy.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bedford/gravenhurst-academy-15096

## About

Our lovely rural village school is proud to provide a personalised, values based education as part of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST). Where the children are cherished and celebrated as they journey through their education with us. Our Outstanding Ofsted is a BEST Success Story!

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Outstanding — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Mar 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent education: We've been really impressed with Gravenhurst Academy. The teachers are knowledgeable and the curriculum is engaging. The school uniform policy is also very reasonable and easy to follow. Highly recommend! *(Jun 2023)*
- **3/5** — Mixed feelings: We moved our child to Gravenhurst Academy mid-year, so it was a bit of an adjustment. The staff were lovely and tried their best to support us. However, the school day is quite long and my child sometimes gets overwhelmed. Still, it's a good school and we're grateful for the experience. *(Mar 2023)*
- **5/5** — Happy child, happy parent!: My child is thriving at Gravenhurst Academy. The values-based education and outdoor learning activities have really made an impact. The staff are always approachable and supportive. We're so grateful to be a part of this community! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Best school in Bedford!: My child loves going to Gravenhurst Academy. They have the most wonderful facilities and the staff are so supportive. I love how they focus on values and Forest School activities. It's a truly wonderful experience for my child, thank you! *(Jan 2022)*

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