Roxton Church of England Academy, Bedford

From the headteacher's welcome: "We have a highly motivated, resourceful and committed team of staff and governors recognising the importance of engaging and challenging teaching. Roxton prides itself on its caring and nurturing ethos, as well as effective culture of vigilance around student well-being and safeguarding. We believe education is about the entire child, their well-being and enrichment as well as their academic achievement."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, tennis, coding and forest school.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 53% of Year 6 pupils at Roxton Church of England Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 47% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 70% in Bedford and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Roxton Church of England Academy as their first choice and 17 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Roxton Church of England Academy are John Donne Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Requires improvement, 59% reading, 35% maths); Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy (2.2 miles, Good, 66% reading, 60% maths); Maple Tree Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths); and Bushmead Primary School (3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 75% maths).

Roxton Church of England Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Roxton Church of England Academy is one of 15 schools run by Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 20 pupils (28.6%) received SEN support and 3 (4.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Roxton Church of England Academy.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Street (se-bound), 180 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bedford (136).

In 2024/25, Roxton Church of England Academy issued 8 suspensions, 10.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.