Mowbray Academy, Bedale
Mowbray Academy is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 16 in Bedale, part of The Ascent Academies' Trust.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Mowbray Academy in detail
The trust
Mowbray Academy is one of 6 schools run by The Ascent Academies' Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 24 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 92% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 58% to a further education college.
Who goes there
40.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Mowbray Academy has an education, health and care plan (316 of 316 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Mowbray Academy has a SEN unit for autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties: 316 places, 316 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Bedale (Wensleydale Railway), about 950 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 13 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Mowbray Academy issued 2 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Mowbray Academy has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in December 2024. Before that, as Mowbray School (URN 121779), it was rated Good in January 2013.
At a Glance
40.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Autism, MLD, SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with Mowbray Academy
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
316 pupils
316 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bedale
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bedale
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,086
Applications
5,586
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
316
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Mowbray Academy has a SEN unit for autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties: 316 places, 316 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
316
Total Pupils
225
Boys
91
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
41
Teachers
7.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,536
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.9%
Overall absence
24.8%
Persistent absence
319
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Mowbray Academy
Questions parents ask about Mowbray Academy
What are GCSE results like at Mowbray Academy?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Mowbray Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Mowbray Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mowbray Academy has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in December 2024. Before that, as Mowbray School (URN 121779), it was rated Good in January 2013.
What is the catchment area for Mowbray Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Mowbray Academy is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Mowbray Academy?
Mowbray Academy has around 316 pupils on roll. 41% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Mowbray Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Mowbray Academy has a SEN unit for autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties: 316 places, 316 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Mowbray Academy?
10.9% of sessions were missed at Mowbray Academy in 2024/25. 24.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Mowbray Academy?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Mowbray Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Mowbray Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Mowbray Academy?
Mowbray Academy is at Masham Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2SD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)