Open Other Secondary Mixed

Lincroft Academy

Station Road, Bedford, MK43 7RE
Part of: MERIDIAN TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Lincroft Academy
Bedford, MK43 7RE
931 Pupils
1,000 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
14.10% FSM %
470 Boys
461 Girls
About Lincroft Academy

Lincroft Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Bedford, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 931 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,000. Current headteacher: Emma Appadoo.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bedford or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Bedford
Region East of England
Administrative District Bedford
Parliamentary Constituency North Bedfordshire
Ward Clapham & Oakley
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor MERIDIAN TRUST
Opened 01-02-2011
UKPRN 10032989
URN 136471
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jacqueline Hepburn Chair of Local Governing Body 09/09/2018 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emma Appadoo Local Governor 01/06/2023 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Esther Gray Local Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jack Henrickson Local Governor 03/10/2024 02/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Gemma Hubbard-Jones Local Governor 26/09/2024 25/09/2028 Elected by parents
Sarah Litchfied Local Governor 01/09/2021 04/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Philip McCarthy Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
James Petrides Local Governor 17/10/2025 13/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dave Roberts Local Governor 06/01/2026 05/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lincroft Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bedford, Bedford.
Lincroft Academy has 931 pupils, with a capacity of 1,000.
Lincroft Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Head of Lincroft School at Lincroft Academy is Ms Emma Appadoo.
Lincroft Academy is at Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RE, in the Bedford local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Lincroft Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Lincroft Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head of Lincroft School
Ms Emma Appadoo
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RE
01234822147
www.lincroft.academy
Location
MK43 7RE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136471
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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