Open Other Primary Mixed

Gravenhurst Academy

High Street, Bedford, MK45 4HY
Part of: BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED (Multi-academy trust)
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Gravenhurst Academy
Bedford, MK45 4HY
72 Pupils
75 Capacity
5–9 Age Range
12.50% FSM %
38 Boys
34 Girls
About Gravenhurst Academy

Gravenhurst Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 5–9 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 72 pupils on roll. School capacity: 75. Current headteacher: Debbie Randall.

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 Central Bedfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Bedfordshire
Ward Meppershall & Shillington
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: 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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Opened 01-09-2013
UKPRN 10043024
URN 140075
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Ann Gilbert Chair of Local Governing Body 20/11/2022 14/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Thomas Rowell Chair of Local Governing Body 15/09/2025 24/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jo Hankins Local Governor 06/11/2024 05/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Alison Kane Local Governor 20/10/2024 19/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Susan Murphy Local Governor 20/09/2023 19/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Debbie Randall Local Governor 01/09/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Thomas Rowell Local Governor 25/09/2024 14/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Karen Truett Local Governor 06/01/2025 05/01/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Robert Vidler Local Governor 15/09/2024 15/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Esland Bedford School
1.81 km • Silsoe
Other
Shillington Lower School
1.82 km • Hitchin
Other
Meppershall Church of England Academy
2.57 km • Shefford
Other
Campton Academy
2.85 km • Shefford
Other
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
3.14 km • Clophill
Other
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
3.37 km • Bedford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Gravenhurst Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire.
Gravenhurst Academy has 72 pupils, with a capacity of 75.
Gravenhurst Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 9.
The Headteacher at Gravenhurst Academy is Mrs Debbie Randall.
Gravenhurst Academy is at High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Gravenhurst Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Gravenhurst Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Debbie Randall
High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY
01462711257
www.gravenhurstacademy.org.uk
Location
MK45 4HY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140075
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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