Bedford Academy is part of HEART Academies Trust; a family of academies, at the heart of the community, improving life chances for all through challenge and support. 

Bedford Academy is on an exciting journey of school improvement with a new leadership team that has big ambitions for the school and the students. We genuinely believe we have the resources, facilities, staff and students to make BA the best school in Bedford. 

We demand the highest standards from our students and staff in everything we do. Our school values of being 'Community Minded through Drive and Aspiration' demonstrate our desire to always improve our practice and seek new ways to engage and stimulate our students. 

We recognise that every individual is unique and we encourage that individuality, challenging stereotypes and demonstrating a commitment to removing barriers to learning, so that everyone has the same life opportunities.

As part of HEART Academies Trust, we recognise that teachers are the most important factor affecting pupil achievement and therefore staff wellbeing is high on our priority list. We invest heavily in staff development and work side by side with our teaching staff to ensure excellent teaching. We provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, including an exceptional ECT induction programme and personalised CPD pathways throughout your teaching career.

Our outstanding facilities and building create an environment where both staff and students can thrive. We work together to ensure students are ready, respectful and safe – fully prepared to face every challenge that the modern world throws at them. Our outward facing approach has allowed us to build a school that really is at the heart of our local community.