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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7EB
Kempston Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 830 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit

Provision for special educational needs
 Social, emotional and mental health
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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