Open Other Middle deemed secondary Mixed

Robert Bloomfield Academy

Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, SG17 5BU
Part of: BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED (Multi-academy trust)
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Robert Bloomfield Academy
Shefford, SG17 5BU
974 Pupils
960 Capacity
9–13 Age Range
13.60% FSM %
499 Boys
475 Girls
About Robert Bloomfield Academy

Robert Bloomfield Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 9–13 based in Central Bedfordshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 974 pupils on roll. School capacity: 960. Current headteacher: John Linehan.

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 Central Bedfordshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Middle deemed secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Hitchin
Ward Shefford
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Opened 01-05-2011
UKPRN 10033598
URN 136713
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Richard Bond Chair of Local Governing Body 02/09/2025 01/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Liddiard Chair of Local Governing Body 15/04/2024 01/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Bond Local Governor 01/11/2023 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Joannou Local Governor 17/01/2024 16/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Mark Liddiard Local Governor 08/01/2020 01/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Linehan Local Governor 19/06/2023 01/09/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Tim Mills Local Governor 01/07/2023 01/07/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Allison Roberts Local Governor 06/03/2024 05/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Emma Russell Local Governor 01/11/2023 01/11/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Valerie Thompson Local Governor 09/07/2018 08/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Walker Local Governor 30/03/2020 30/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Shefford Lower School
0.1 km • Shefford
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Campton Academy
1.18 km • Shefford
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Samuel Whitbread Academy
1.6 km • Shefford
Other
Meppershall Church of England Academy
2.48 km • Shefford
Other
Clifton All Saints Academy
2.72 km • Near Shefford
Other
Southill Lower School
3.55 km • Biggleswade
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Robert Bloomfield Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire.
Robert Bloomfield Academy has 974 pupils, with a capacity of 960.
Robert Bloomfield Academy caters for pupils aged 9 to 13.
The Principal at Robert Bloomfield Academy is Mr John Linehan.
Robert Bloomfield Academy is at Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, SG17 5BU, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Robert Bloomfield Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Robert Bloomfield Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr John Linehan
Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, SG17 5BU
01462628800
www.robertbloomfield.beds.sch.uk/
Location
SG17 5BU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136713
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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