Heart Academies Trust
Heart Academies Trust is an academy trust running 6 schools (5 primary and 1 secondary) in Bedford.
Of its 2 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (2 good).
2 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 0 of their 14 graded areas were strong or exceptional, and 1 need attention or urgent improvement.
Across its primary schools, 46% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 06969741, incorporated in 2009.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in Heart Academies Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Academy | Secondary | Bedford | Good (2023) | A8 42.8 |
| Cauldwell School | Primary | Bedford | - | KS2 90% |
| Goldington Green Academy | Primary | Bedford | - | KS2 76% |
| Shackleton Primary School | Primary | Bedford | Report card: 0/7 strong, 1 need attention | KS2 65% |
| Shortstown Primary School | Primary | Bedford | Report card: 0/7 strong | KS2 76% |
| Wilstead Primary School | Primary | Bedford | Good | - |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.