Bedford Academy

Bedford College and The Bedford Charity (Harpur Trust) are the sponsors of the brand new Bedford Academy which will be replacing John Bunyan school in the outskirts of Bedford town centre.

As a sponsor, Bedford College will bring additional resources and expertise which will help the school to raise its standards, increase the levels of attainment of its students and improve their future prospects.

The College aims to help create a vibrant, successful academy, which will raise aspirations and the standard of achievement in academic and vocational studies for students and the community, and also help address the challenges facing the area.

We plan to help achieve this aim by:

fully involving parents and families in their children’s learning
ensuring that the local community benefits from the Academy
providing strong leadership from the principal and the management team, supported by a dedicated governing body
focusing on the individual learner, ensuring everyone makes the most of their own talents and abilities
improving the quality of teaching and learning in all disciplines, with extensive use of IT and a clear focus on student results
encouraging aspiration and valuing effort, courtesy, and consideration for others: good behaviour and attendance will be the norm.
actively involving the students in the running of the academy as mentors and researchers, and at school council and governing body level
working closely with other schools, particularly the current lower and middle schools, to provide a clear learning pathway, from the start of a student’s education right through to them gaining qualifications

You can find out more about the Bedford Academy by visiting their website www.bedfordacademy.co.uk.