Manshead Church of England Academy
Academy sponsor ledSecondaryAges 11–19MixedChurch of EnglandSixth form
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4BB
Headteacher · Ms Olivia Burke
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Key facts
Pupils1,134Capacity 1,350
OfstedReport cardInspected 3 February 2026
TrustDiocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust
Free school meals21.6%
SEN provisionSEN unit
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 3 February 2026.
- InclusionNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Sixth formExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Central Bedfordshire council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in Central BedfordshireNearby schools for the same ages
- Priory Academy1.1 mi
- Queensbury Academy1.4 mi
- The Chalk Hills Academy1.6 mi
- Challney High School for Boys1.9 mi
- All Saints Academy Dunstable2.1 mi