Oakley Primary Academy — Primary School in Bedford

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Oakley Primary Academy

Bedford, MK43 7RE

224 Pupils

280 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

15.20% FSM %

126 Boys

98 Girls

About Oakley Primary Academy

Oakley Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bedford, Bedford, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 224 pupils on roll. School capacity: 280. Current headteacher: Callum Brown.

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 converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
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	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	MERIDIAN TRUST
Opened	01-11-2016
UKPRN	10061774
URN	143561
Data Last Updated	23-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Kevin Barton	Chair of Local Governing Body	12/12/2023	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Callum Brown	Local Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rachel Duncan	Local Governor	01/09/2025	14/01/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jinette Fender	Local Governor	01/10/2024	30/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Katrina Gani	Local Governor	01/09/2025	14/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanna Starsmeare	Local Governor	14/05/2024	13/05/2028	Elected by parents
Shehlha Zafir	Local Governor	27/03/2023	26/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board