# Kempston Academy — Bedford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Paul House

## Contact

- **Address:** Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7EB
- **Phone:** 01234 290900
- **Website:** https://www.kempstonacademy.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bedford/kempston-academy-17011

## About

Kempston Academy is a place to GROW, where excellence, aspiration and strong relationships are at the heart of everything that we do. We provide a rich set of experiences for our students to grow both academically, and as individuals.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2018
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2018

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent facilities and staff!: Kempston Academy has exceeded our expectations in every way. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the staff are always available to help. My child has thrived in their Year 8 classes and the extra-curricular programs are fantastic. We feel so lucky to have found such a great school! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good values and opportunities: We're pleased with the values of Kempston Academy and the opportunities they offer students. The teachers are friendly and supportive, and the school has a strong sense of community. My child is happy and engaged, but occasionally we've had issues with communication with the school. We're hoping things will improve as the year goes on. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent experience for my child: I was so impressed with the progress my child made during their time at Kempston Academy. The teachers were knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the school provided a wide range of extracurricular activities. My child loved their years at the school and I feel confident that they were well-prepared for their next step. We're grateful for everything the school did for us. *(Nov 2021)*

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