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Wootton Upper School

Hall End Road, Bedford, MK43 9HT
Part of: WOOTTON ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Wootton Upper School
Bedford, MK43 9HT
867 Pupils
1,218 Capacity
13–18 Age Range
18.90% FSM %
446 Boys
421 Girls
About Wootton Upper School

Wootton Upper School is a Secondary Academies serving Bedford and the surrounding area in Bedford. The school for pupils aged 13–18 is part of the East of England region.

It has 867 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,218. Current headteacher: Carrie McMorn.

Information on Wootton Upper School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Mid Bedfordshire
Ward Wootton & Kempston Rural
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor WOOTTON ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-10-2011
UKPRN 10035032
URN 137522
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Judy Chandler Chair of Local Governing Body 22/06/2023 21/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Tanisha Boughton Local Governor 06/12/2023 30/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Judy Chandler Local Governor 23/04/2019 22/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anika Cosgrove Local Governor 13/03/2024 30/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Steven Gordon-Wilson Local Governor 06/12/2023 06/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Hill Local Governor 01/03/2025 28/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Oliver Hope Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Lehain Local Governor 06/06/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Carrie McMorn Local Governor 27/08/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Iain Metcalfe Local Governor 30/03/2021 29/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Iain Metcalfe Local Governor 30/03/2017 29/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Sean O'Neil Local Governor 01/03/2025 28/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Wootton Primary School
0.85 km • Bedford
Other
Ridgeway School
2.59 km • Bedford
Other
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
2.67 km • Bedford
Other
Kempston Academy
2.71 km • Bedford
Other
Kempston Rural Primary School
2.82 km • Kempston
Other
Balliol Primary School
3.17 km • Bedford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Wootton Upper School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bedford, Bedford.
Wootton Upper School has 867 pupils, with a capacity of 1,218.
Wootton Upper School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18.
The admissions policy at Wootton Upper School is: Non-selective.
The Executive Principal at Wootton Upper School is Mrs Carrie McMorn.
Wootton Upper School is at Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9HT, in the Bedford local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Wootton Upper School: Has a sixth form.
Wootton Upper School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Principal
Mrs Carrie McMorn
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9HT
01234767123
www.wootton.beds.sch.uk
Location
MK43 9HT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137522
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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