Grange Academy — School in Bedford

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Grange Academy

Bedford, MK42 8AU

152 Pupils

150 Capacity

5–16 Age Range

42.10% FSM %

111 Boys

41 Girls

About Grange Academy

Grange Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bedford, Bedford, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 5–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 152 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Rachel Timms.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy special converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bedford
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Bedford
Parliamentary Constituency	Bedford
Ward	Kempston North
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	BEDFORD INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND TRAINING TRUST
Opened	01-03-2013
UKPRN	10040654
URN	139374
Data Last Updated	26-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Lee Robinson	Chair of Local Governing Body	15/10/2024	14/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Bradshaw	Local Governor	24/11/2024	23/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Nichols-Weaver	Local Governor	15/10/2024	14/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Olivia Pacey	Local Governor	30/11/2025	29/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Rowley	Local Governor	29/01/2025	30/01/2029	Elected by school staff
Rachel Timms	Local Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Catherine Whalan	Local Governor	24/11/2024	23/11/2028	Elected by parents
Ms Jade Williams	Local Governor	07/03/2023	06/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board