Arnold Academy vs Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Arnold Academy
Bedford
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Bedford
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Voluntary controlled school
Age Range
9–13
4–9
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Church of England
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
704
251
Capacity
720
300
Occupancy
98%
84%
FSM %
14.2%
8.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
May 2023
Mar 2023
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
80%
-
KS2 Maths
74%
-
KS2 Writing
72%
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