Arnold Academy vs Orchard School & Nursery
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Arnold Academy
Bedford
Orchard School & Nursery
Bedford
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Prep
Type
Academy converter
Other independent school
Age Range
9–13
0–9
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
704
91
Capacity
720
150
Occupancy
98%
61%
FSM %
14.2%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
-
Personal Development
Good
-
Leadership & Management
Good
-
Last Inspected
May 2023
Jan 2010
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
80%
-
KS2 Maths
74%
-
KS2 Writing
72%
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