I have been inspired by the PE teachers and this has fuelled my passion and determination to become a PE teacher. STUDENT

Bedford Academy has changed my outlook on my career aspirations and opportunities. STUDENT

I have had a personalised experience and have been provided with a range of opportunities and experiences that will make me competitive in my university application. STUDENT

There are many opportunities for students to engage in activities, which are beneficial in bringing out the best in them. STUDENT

Every student is known: how well they are doing, what they could attain and any personal circumstances that might impact on their achievement or well-being. OFSTED

Vision & Values

Community Minded Through Drive and Aspiration

MOTIVATORS

Driven	Community Minded	Aspirational
The passion to get better and better at something that matters.	The will to do what we do in the service of something bigger than ourselves.	The commitment to improve life chances.

These motivators underpin everything we do as a Trust. Through applying them on a daily basis Bedford Academy strives to:

Have a relentless focus on good relationships and high standards for all
Create engaged learners by ensuring all children and young people receive high quality teaching every lesson, every day through the delivery of our knowledge rich curriculum
Value and celebrate the success of ourselves and others, encouraging young people to learn from their mistakes and take ownership of their own decision making
Remain focused on providing the best possible education for the community we serve.

In line with the Trust's motivators we expect every individual member of the Bedford Academy community to be:

Community minded: a responsible, thoughtful and independent member of society that takes ownership of their own actions and decisions
Driven: a confident individual that achieves their full potential and works towards success without excuses or compromise
Aspirational: an individual with have high expectations of themselves and others, always aiming to improve, succeed and excel

Values

There are 6 key themes that make up our code of conduct or shared values for the school. We call this 'The BA Way'. This provides all stakeholders with clarity and purpose about what we expect from everyone whilst they are in our school community.

The 6 key themes are: