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Lincroft Academy

Bedford, United Kingdom
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2.4 /5

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About Lincroft Academy

Lincroft Academy is a school where we CARE. Our CARE values (Community, Aspiration, Respect, Excellence) and mission to be the best we can be, form the foundation of who we are. We commit to educating, inspiring and supporting our students so that they can become exceptional learners, confident and empowered to make a rewarding contribution to society.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Principal at Lincroft Academy (name not specified)

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews
Safety & Security 2.5
Teaching Quality 2.3
Communication 2.7
Student Wellbeing 2.6
Facilities 2.4

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 211 responses • 22.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

77.8% positive 22.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

81.5% positive 16.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

67.3% positive 27% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

78.2% positive 13.3% negative

My child does well at this school

73.9% positive 23.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 211 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
54.8
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

51.4
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
+0.40
Progress 8
Above average
58.8%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
80.9%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

21.1% entered EBacc
15.7% achieved EBacc
204 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 14

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Anonymous
Parent Feb 12, 2025
2.0

"This school was alr"

This school was alr the education system was alr I send my child to this school, the education is high there are still disruption in lesson but it's no big deal idk if she'll pass her exam she did terrible in her last one at her other school like the teachers didn't give a f. The students are horrible like trust me like my child has almost gotten attack like verbal physically sexually yk all man kind like there's a daily bases there's a fight every single Idk atleast the teacher stop idk if they discipline or some sh. Some of the teachers are horrible esp subs or supplies u don't wanna see them idk the teachers still say I should get attacked only 1 teacher gives a f. The security is decent like there's usually a teacher outside & In corridors they usually leave to stop argument 🙄 or whatever there quite prepared esp on duty idk ur usually safe if u aren't w adults there are other ones. They usually care if there's a problem. There are lots of trips per year there very good at including SENCO kids like fr. Like Duke or Edinburgh so yh tge food Is limited & it's disgusting except Friday it's very limited on the (free school meal) bruh u only get 2 options the main meal or the pasta pot like the a$$ government is very tight like fr the school sends too much information esp early
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 2/5
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Anonymous
Parent Nov 14, 2024
1.0

"Avoid if your child is likely to get bullied"

The school is only OK for those who can sail through - they are interested in results only and looking good. If your child has any academic issues or gets bullied they will not support and will deny there are problems. They do not effectively deal with bullying at all and you will be lucky to get a response if you report bullying. The victim will get blamed and taken out of class rather than actually dealing with the bullying issues. This is not just a one off theme and is repeated again and again. There are countless issues of bullying and they are ignored with the school preferring to maintain that they do not have a bullying problem at a recent open evening I attended for new intake. I had a child due to attend at the school but after what I know has happened to a young person at that school I would never send my child to that school under its current management.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 2/5
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Anonymous
Parent Apr 15, 2024
1.0

"Not meeting children's learning needs"

Failing school, not fit for purpose. Had to pull my son out of year 10 due to learning needs not being met, bullying and poor communication from the school. Since starting a new school 6 months ago he is now thriving and his mental health has drastically improved.
I assumed Lincroft was a good seconday school due to its location in a decent area, but I was so wrong.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Anonymous
Parent Dec 21, 2023
1.0

"I would run from lincroft if I were you"

It is like literally hell. The only reason it has a good rating bc whenever our schl is being watched over for like an ofsted report everyone puts on there goody pants. The food in the canteen is like not very well cooked, they have the silliest rules (such as u can’t walk through the main hall anymore 😭) and there’s teacher usually standing outside the toilets telling you when you get to go in. There’s more cover teachers then ACTUAL teachers and the teachers that have apparently got a degree in whatever subject they’re teaching they can’t even teach properly. The toilet r an absolute mess( like I’m sure there is every single virus in man kind found in those cubicles). Over all it’s a shit schl I can’t lie, I hate it there. like the students and the teachers r a pain in the right ass. Like dear I say Sharnbrook academy is better then that hell hole they have going on in there. They try crest a positive environment but I know for a fact that 98.5% of the students hate it there
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 2/5
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Anonymous
Parent Sep 25, 2023
1.0

"Terrible"

I HATE this school.NEVER send your kids there. They treat autistic pupils unfairly , teachers don’t even care about your mental health, you will get emails if you are off sick for ONE DAY saying you need to come into school they wouldn’t even care if u had a virus they will still tell you to come in, lots of bullying, spent money on unisex toilets wich nobody asked for or needed they just did it to look like a amazing school DONT BE FOOLED BY LINCROFT!!!
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Anonymous
Parent Aug 30, 2022
1.0

"My honest review of Lincroft Academy"

Lessons are boring, teachers are incompetent and incapable of controlling their pupils, most of the kids are completely unremarkable at best and completely obnoxious at worst. Their whole disciplinary system- wait there isn't one, they just make it up as they go along. Absolutely zero help for students with learning and/or behavioural difficulties because that would require effort on their part and they can't be bothered (they'd rather spend that money on nice new unisex toilets that nobody asked for, wanted or needed or they'd prefer to just line their own pockets instead as apparently it isn't enough to just receive a salary, you also have to embezzle funds at the same time. Students are seemingly permitted to blatantly perform acts that would be considered sexual harassment and/or assault anywhere outside of the school environment. Certain staff members, including one female HOY (Head of Year) are either LGBTphobic or simply don't care about LGBT students being subjected to abuse by others even when it happens right in front of them. Racism is also completely unchallenged by staff and often left to pupils to deal with it themselves which they subsequently get wrongly punished for. It is far too easy to get weapons inside of the school as in the past year alone I know of at least 3 incidents of blades being brought into the school, one of which was a knife, but they'd rather take completely harmless objects such as lighters off of pupils (but weirdly permit vapes and matches???). If I haven't made my point clear enough already, then just check the schools OFSTED report, all that has happened since the new Headmaster took over is a continuation in the decline of the standard of education the students are receiving, in the competence and professionalism of the staff they employ and a steady decline in care for the general school environment, if this isn't proof enough of the complete and utter lack of care for the school and its students, as well as proof of what a circus this place has turned into and how much of a clown the Headmaster is (as well as a large number of his staff are it must be said) then I don't know what is. So for the love of God, Allah, Santa Claus, The Force and whatever else you believe in, don't send your children there, if you have so much as a shred of respect, not even for them, but for yourself then I beg you not to do it. Thank you for taking the time to read my review and if you have any further questions regarding my judgement of the school and would like to know more then please feel free to email me at [email protected] and once again, thank you for your time.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Anonymous
Parent Jun 20, 2022
1.0

"pick another school"

overall bad school and there is a lot better schools your child couldgo to
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
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Hannah B
Parent Jun 1, 2022
4.0

"Mixed feelings"

We've been attending Lincroft Academy for a year now, and while we appreciate the school's commitment to its CARE values, we feel that communication with parents could be improved. The facilities are excellent, and our child has benefited from the Inclusion Hub, but we've experienced some issues with the curriculum and teaching staff. We're hoping that these issues will be addressed in the future.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Anonymous
Parent May 12, 2022
2.0

"Lincroft is a hellhole"

It’s a horrible school which treats autistic people unfairly. The canteen is dreadful and the oak block is basically a cardboard box with stairs .
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Anonymous
Parent Feb 20, 2022
1.0

"horrible"

its dreadful and i literally hate everyone there so just pick another school
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 2/5
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Ryan T
Parent Feb 1, 2022
5.0

"Great community and opportunities"

My son has been attending Lincroft Academy for three years now and we're extremely happy with the school's values and approach to education. The House System has been great for him, and he's benefited from the various extracurricular activities on offer, particularly sports. We feel that the school provides a safe and nurturing environment where he can thrive.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
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Daniel G
Parent Jan 1, 2022
5.0

"Excellent school experience"

We've been thrilled with our experience at Lincroft Academy so far. The school's staff are dedicated and passionate, and the curriculum is engaging and challenging. Our child has taken to the House System and is thriving in their new environment. We feel that the school provides an excellent education and a supportive community, and we're grateful to be part of it.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Emily W
Parent Sep 1, 2021
5.0

"Exceptional education and care"

I have two children who attended Lincroft Academy and I couldn't be prouder of their experience and achievements. The school's CARE values are truly embedded in every aspect of the education, and the facilities are excellent. My children benefited from the Inclusion Hub and the Autism Resource Centre, which provided them with the right support at the right time.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Anonymous
Parent Nov 3, 2020
4.0

"Its alright"

Didnt really like it when I was there but once I left I actually missed it. I changed schools and realised how much they did. Some rules are a bit strict wont lie. But yeah, would go back there
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 4/5

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