Sharnbrook Academy - Open - Find an Inspection Report

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07 November 2022</span></a><div class="event__metadata"><span class="filetype">PDF</span> –  Published <time pubdate>07 November 2022</time></div></span> </div> </li> <li class="timeline__day "> <div class="event"> <p class="timeline__date"><time>30 March 2017</time></p> <span class="event__title heading--sub"><a class="publication-link" target="_blank" href="https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2679523"> Short inspection <span class="nonvisual">Short inspection, PDF - 02 May 2017</span></a><div class="event__metadata"><span class="filetype">PDF</span> –  Published <time pubdate>02 May 2017</time></div></span> </div> </li> <li class="timeline__day "> <div class="event"> <p class="timeline__date"><time>01 May 2013</time></p> <span class="event__title heading--sub"><a class="publication-link" target="_blank" href="https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2223133"> Full inspection: <strong>Good</strong><span class="nonvisual">Full inspection, PDF - 23 May 2013</span></a><div class="event__metadata"><span class="filetype">PDF</span> –  Published <time pubdate>23 May 2013</time></div></span> </div> </li> <li class="timeline__day "> <div class="event"> <p class="timeline__date"><time>14 February 2012</time></p> <span class="event__title heading--sub"><a class="publication-link" target="_blank" href="https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/1904517"> Academy conversion letter <span class="nonvisual">Academy conversion letter, PDF - 16 February 2012</span></a><div class="event__metadata"><span class="filetype">PDF</span> –  Published <time pubdate>16 February 2012</time></div></span> </div> </li> <li class="timeline__day timeline__day--opened "> <div class="event"> <span class="event__title heading--sub">Opened</span> </div> </li> <li class="timeline__day "> <div class="event"> <span class="event__title heading--sub">Previously <a href="https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/109706">Sharnbrook Upper School and Community College</a> <span class="badge badge--closed">Closed</span> </span> </div> </li> </ol> </div> <h2>Next inspection</h2> <div class="next-inspection__content" data-nosnippet> <p>We鈥檒l inspect schools that require improvement again in the 30 months following their last inspection, or at any time if we have concerns. </p> <p>We normally give one working day's notice before an inspection but can also inspect schools without notice. We can also do a monitoring visit. </p> </div> </div> <div class="module"> <div class="container"> <h2> <span class="js-details-collapse provider-details-header" role="button"> About Sharnbrook Academy </span> </h2> <div class="details-column"> <div class="module info-block info-block--details"> <ul class="info-block__items list-unstyled"> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>Type: </span> <span>Academy</span> </li> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>Boarding: </span> <span>No</span> </li> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>Religious character: </span> <span>None</span> </li> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>Local authority: </span> <span>Bedford</span> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="module info-block info-block--pupils"> <h3 class="info-block__title">Pupils</h3> <ul class="info-block__items list-unstyled"> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>Age Range: </span> <span>11 - 18</span> </li> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>Gender: </span> <span>Mixed</span> </li> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>Number of pupils: </span> <span>1670</span> </li> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>School capacity: </span> <span>1950</span> </li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="info-block__title">Location</h3> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.2220142859,-0.5529032909">View location on Google maps</a> <ul class="info-block__items list-unstyled"> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>Address: </span> <span>Odell Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1JL</span> </li> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>Region: </span> <span>East of England</span> </li> </ul> <div class="module info-block info-block--details"> <h3 class="info-block__title">Contact details and general enquiries</h3> <ul class="info-block__items list-unstyled"> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>Principal: </span> <span>Mrs Clare Raku</span> </li> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>Telephone: </span> <span>01234782211</span> </li> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>Fax: </span> <span>01234782431</span> </li> <li class="info-block__item"> <span>Website: </span> <span><a href="https://sharnbrook.academy/">https://sharnbrook.academy/</a></span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="module info-block info-block--mat-links"> <h2 class="info-block__title">Part of <a href="/provider/1000/2526">MERIDIAN TRUST</a></h2> <h2> <span class="js-details-collapse provider-details-header" role="button" aria-expanded="false"> Open to show all Academies in this Trust </span> </h2> <div class="details-column"> <ul class="info-block__list"> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/145801">Bar Hill Community Primary School</a></p><p>Gladeside, Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8DY</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/144947">Downham Feoffees Primary Academy</a></p><p>Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2ST</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/23/143404">Ely College</a></p><p>Downham Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2SH</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/144746">Great Ouse Primary Academy</a></p><p>Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/23/142902">Greater Peterborough UTC</a></p><p>Park Crescent Campus, Park Crescent, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/143084">Harrold Primary Academy</a></p><p>The Green, Harrold, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7DB</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/138993">Hatton Park Primary School</a></p><p>Hatton's Park, Longstanton, Cambridge, CB24 3DL</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/139087">Histon and Impington Brook Primary School</a></p><p>The Green, Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JA</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/139086">Histon and Impington Park Primary School</a></p><p>Glebe Way, Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9AQ</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/145804">Lantern Community Primary School</a></p><p>Nene Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2WL</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/23/136471">Lincroft Academy</a></p><p>Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/23/137082">Nene Park Academy</a></p><p>Oundle Road, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7EA</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/25/149368">NeneGate</a></p><p>Park Lane, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5GZ</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/23/139401">North Cambridge Academy</a></p><p>Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/28/148128">Northstowe Learning Community</a></p><p>Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 1DJ</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/143561">Oakley Primary Academy</a></p><p>Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/143575">Sawtry Junior Academy</a></p><p>Middlefield Road, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5SH</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/23/136974">Sawtry Village Academy</a></p><p>Fen Lane, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5TQ</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/146968">Somersham Primary School</a></p><p>Parkhall Road, Somersham, PE28 3EU</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/23/137600">Stamford Welland Academy</a></p><p>Green Lane, Stamford Welland Academy, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/23/137886">Stratton School</a></p><p>Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JB</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/23/136580">Swavesey Village College</a></p><p>Gibraltar Lane, Swavesey, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4RS</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/148371">The Bluecoat School</a></p><p>Green Lane, The Bluecoat School, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/23/139988">The Ferrers School</a></p><p>Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8LF</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/25/148236">The Harbour School</a></p><p>Station Road, Wilburton, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3RR</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/25/147661">The Martin Bacon Academy</a></p><p>Stirling Road, Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, CB24 1DH</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/144770">Trumpington Park Primary School</a></p><p>Hobson Avenue, Trumpington, Trumpington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 9EG</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/23/149775">Weldon Village Academy</a></p><p>Oundle Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3GE</p></li> <li><p><a href="/provider/21/140855">West Town Primary Academy</a></p><p>Midland Road, Peterborough, PE3 6DD</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="info-block"> <h3 class="info-block__title"> Give feedback on this school </h3> <p>Use our <a href="https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/parent-view-results/urn/136470">Ofsted Parent View Survey</a> to tell us what you think of this school or your child鈥檚 experiences.</p> <p>For any general enquiries about Sharnbrook Academy, please contact the school directly.</p> </div> <div 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