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Explore the latest energy data, review recent energy use alerts and see the latest activities at these schools.

Advantage Schools

10 schools
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Multi-Academy Trust

Recent energy use

  • Electricity
  • Gas
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School Start date End date Last week Last month Last year
Bedford Free School 1 Apr 2023 29 Apr 2026 +3.8% -16% -8.1%
Houstone School 9 Feb 2024 29 Apr 2026 -13% +2.8% -1.6%
The Chalk Hills Academy 13 May 2025 7 May 2026 +0.7% n/a -
The Linden Academy 13 May 2025 7 May 2026 +2.6% n/a -
The Stockwood Park Academy 13 May 2025 7 May 2026 -1.8% n/a -
The Vale Academy, Dunstable 13 May 2025 7 May 2026 -5.3% n/a -
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School Start date End date Last week Last month Last year
Elstow School 15 Dec 2025 2 May 2026 -23% n/a -
Houstone School 10 Jun 2025 2 May 2026 -46% n/a -
Laburnum Primary School 11 Sep 2024 6 May 2026 -48% -6.6% n/a
Queen's Park Academy 15 Dec 2025 2 May 2026 -9.5% n/a -
The Linden Academy 23 Jul 2025 1 Apr 2026 - - -
The Rushmere Park Academy 14 Nov 2024 3 May 2026 -15% +230% n/a
The Stockwood Park Academy 5 Dec 2024 14 Aug 2025 - - -
The Vale Academy, Dunstable 11 Dec 2024 11 Feb 2026 - - n/a
How did we calculate these figures?

How have we analysed your data?

This table summarises recent use based on the latest available data for each school.

"Last week" reports on the latest full week of data. Change in use is measured against the previous week.

"Last month" reports on the last full calendar month of data. Change in use is measured against the same month last year.

"Last year" reports on the last 12 months of data (365 days) for the school. Change in use is measured against previous 12 months period. This is a rolling 12 month period rather than calendar or academic years.

A dash ("-") indicates that we do not have enough recent data to report on that period.

"n/a" indicates that we don't have enough historical data in order to do a comparison.

School characteristics

Our analysis takes into account a range of characteristics for each school, including its floor area, location, pupil numbers and type.

Cost calculations

Consumption costs are calculated based on the unit prices of energy and do not take into account standing charges or other fees.

Tariffs may be based on MAT or Local Authority averages, or an Energy Sparks default, if your school has not provided their actual tariffs.

Consumption costs are estimated based on historic tariff information.

Future savings are estimates based on your school's latest tariff information.

Potential cost savings quoted in school comparisons, e.g. for comparable "well managed" and "exemplar" schools are also based on your school's current tariffs.

School comparisons

Comparisons are based on benchmarking a school against a comparable school based on the characteristics outlined above.

"Exemplar" schools represent the top 17.5% of Energy Sparks schools

"Well managed" schools represent the top 30% of Energy Sparks schools

Potential savings are based on a school reducing its usage to match those of an Exemplar school with similar characteristics.

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Reduce your annual gas use

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This is just one example of the potential savings we have identified across schools in this group

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Recent alerts

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Last week, the electricity baseload decreased at 6 schools in this group compared to the average over last year. If baseloads stay this low, it will save £27,000 and 23,000 kg CO2 each year.

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Across this group, 7 schools could save £3,700 and 23,000 kg CO2 each year if they turned the heating down by 1°C

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Scoreboard update

Schools complete our recommended activities and actions to score points, win prizes and start reducing their energy usage.

A coordinated programme can help engage schools across the group.

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Your highest scoring school is in 1st place among Advantage Schools schools and holds 57th place nationally.

3rd

160

points

2nd

290

points

1st

635

points

Laburnum Primary School
Bedford Free School
The Linden Academy

What's been happening at these schools?

A list of recent pupil and adult-lead activities recorded by schools in this group

All activities

Date School Points Activity
20 Apr 2026 Laburnum Primary School 10 Switched off lights and IT equipment after school
20 Apr 2026 Laburnum Primary School 30 Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes
09 Apr 2026 Laburnum Primary School 10 Run a regular assembly about saving energy
25 Mar 2026 Laburnum Primary School 30 Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school
16 Mar 2026 Laburnum Primary School 30 Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off
06 Mar 2026 Laburnum Primary School 10 Switched off lights and IT equipment after school
02 Mar 2026 Laburnum Primary School 10 Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time
01 Mar 2026 Queen's Park Academy 10 Started working towards their energy saving target
26 Feb 2026 The Rushmere Park Academy 30 Create and maintain a holiday switch off list
16 Feb 2026 The Rushmere Park Academy 10 Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays
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