Henlow Church of England Academy

About Henlow Church of England Academy

Henlow Church of England Academy is a thriving secondary school nestled in the tranquil Bedfordshire countryside. Our core purpose, deeply rooted in our Christian values, is to create a harmonious community where every individual is valued and given every opportunity to fulfil their potential—pastorally, emotionally, and intellectually.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Headteacher's name not specified

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 134 responses • 21.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

82.1% positive 17.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

81.4% positive 17.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

71.6% positive 22.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

76.1% positive 17.2% negative

My child does well at this school

80.6% positive 16.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 134 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

36.3

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

43.5

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.23

Progress 8

Below average

40.2%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

65.2%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

9.8% entered EBacc

7.6% achieved EBacc

92 pupils in cohort

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

Reviews 3

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2023

5.0

"A truly supportive school community"

We've been blown away by the kindness and care shown by the staff at Henlow Church of England Academy. My child has really thrived, thanks to the school's emphasis on pastoral support and Christian values. We're so grateful for the opportunities they've had to participate in extracurricular activities, like the peripatetic music lessons.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Helen F Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"A wonderful school with a strong sense of community"

We've been really impressed by the sense of community at Henlow Church of England Academy. From the warm welcome we received at open evening to the regular newsletters from the Headteacher, it's clear that the school values its relationships with parents. Our child loves going to school and is doing well academically, too.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Kirsty T Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 2, 2022

4.0

"Good teaching, but some organisational issues"

Overall, we're pretty happy with Henlow Church of England Academy. The teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and our child has made some great friends. However, there have been a few occasions where the school's organisation has let them down – for example, when they forgot to send out the sports day programme on time. Still, we think the good outweighs the bad.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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