I am delighted to welcome you to Henlow Church of England Academy, a thriving secondary school nestled in the tranquil Bedfordshire countryside. It is my immense privilege to lead a community where our vision is centred on the success and well-being of every student.
Our core purpose, deeply rooted in our Christian values, is to create a harmonious community where every individual is valued and given every opportunity to fulfil their potential—pastorally, emotionally, and intellectually. This enables them to live successfully in an increasingly demanding and ever-changing world. Our commitment to this ethos was affirmed in the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report (March 2025), which concluded that the Academy is truly "living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish."
Our school is a true testament to modern educational design. Over the last eight years, the site has undergone a considerable transformation, emerging from its middle school origins to become a state-of-the-art secondary school. If you have visited before, be prepared for a few surprises!
We are particularly proud of our new two-storey building, which features a four-court sports hall, spacious modern classrooms, and incredible science laboratories. You may be equally impressed by the revitalised original buildings, where the old gym is now a fantastic auditorium, and facilities for food technology and design suite impress upstairs. At the heart of it all is our new, central library (the Henlow Hub).
Our students are the lifeblood of our school, a credit to their families and the wider community. They embody the Henlow values of Honesty, Enthusiasm, Nurture, Love, Originality, and Wisdom. These values are palpable the moment you step into our school or meet our students on one of their many field trips and excursions.
At Henlow, we successfully balance holistic growth with academic success. Our positive SIAMS evaluation is consistently validated by our Ofsted inspections, where we have proudly maintained a 'Good' rating. Our latest inspection (April 2025) achieved 'Good' judgements across all areas, notably highlighting that "Pupils benefit from a curriculum which allows them to develop personally as well as achieve academically."
Academic achievement is important, but it is far from our only focus. We believe wholeheartedly in ensuring that all students access an exceptional range of experiences.
Our curriculum is enriched by a wide range of electives in Years 7 and 8.
The Year 9 curriculum is tailored and includes the opportunity for the entire cohort to complete their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Key Stage 4 benefits from a bespoke and personalised approach to GCSE and BTEC courses.
Whether your child is passionate about Sport, Performing or Visual Arts, Music, Languages, or STEM, they will find a wealth of opportunities to thrive through our societies and activities.
Thank you once again for your interest in Henlow Church of England Academy. We would be delighted to welcome you for a visit so you can see our school and community at its best.
Personal tours with a member of our Senior Team and students can be easily arranged by contacting our school office. We look forward to meeting you!
Naomi Chalkley
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