At Bedford Academy we do things differently:

• We believe in spending extra time on Maths, English and Science to ensure the highest standards of literacy and numeracy.

• Lessons are one hour in duration. We recognise that students build knowledge and understanding by building on prior learning. This means they need time to revisit/retrieve knowledge and practise using it. We structure lessons carefully to make sure that there are a variety of activities, learning is active and meets students’ needs.

• Students are encouraged to attend before and after school enrichment activities, meaning that the Academy is open from 7.30am until 4.10pm.

• Excellent food facilities are available, with a range of tasty and nutritious dishes on offer, cooked on site by our own staff.

• Our superb IT facilities provide enough computers for every student to use.

• The Academy believes in promoting reading and the love of books and has an excellent Independent Learning Centre (ILC) situated in the atrium right in the hub of the school. Students have several DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) sessions in prep time during the week where they have a focused slot to develop reading. 

• We provide a phone free environment that allows students to focus on their education and social development. We do not tolerate the use of mobile phones anywhere in our school building.

• Our ‘Access’ centre provides a student centred approach to additional support. It acts as an Academy within the Academy for students that require more intensive support at any time.

• Our in-house and award-winning careers team work hard to ensure students have the right independent information, advice and guidance to progress to their next life stage.

• We offer a broad and balanced curriculum where students are able to progress through their qualifications at a pace appropriate for them rather than according to their age alone.