Shefford, East of England
Robert Bloomfield Academy is a secondary academy in Shefford, East of England.
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In terms of academic performance, Robert Bloomfield Academy has 51% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 475 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 11.7%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.1%.
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Robert Bloomfield Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.1%. The national average for secondary schools was approximately 8.5% (DfE, 2023/24).
The teacher turnover rate at Robert Bloomfield Academy is 11.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Robert Bloomfield Academy has 475 pupils on roll.
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
20% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
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