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HEART Academies Trust, Bedford

4 schools
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Recent energy use

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  • Gas
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School Start date End date Last week Last month Last year
Bedford Academy 1 Sep 2018 11 Jul 2026 -4.1% -25% -11%
Cauldwell School 1 Sep 2018 11 Jul 2026 -5.1% -16% -6.2%
Shackleton Primary 22 Aug 2022 11 Jul 2026 -12% -25% -13%
Shortstown Primary 1 Sep 2018 11 Jul 2026 -7.4% +10% -1.1%
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School Start date End date Last week Last month Last year
Bedford Academy 17 Oct 2025 10 Jul 2026 -85% n/a -
Cauldwell School 26 Nov 2025 10 Jul 2026 +10.0% n/a -
Shackleton Primary 5 Sep 2025 10 Jul 2026 +14% n/a -
Shortstown Primary 17 Oct 2025 10 Jul 2026 +18% 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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Turn the heating down by 1°C

Take action in 4 schools to decrease your gas costs over the next year by £17,600.

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 holiday, electricity use in 3 schools in this group increased compared to the same holiday last year. This cost £150 more than last year.

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Across this group, 4 schools could save £18,000 and 22,000 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 holds 89th place nationally.

2nd

10

points

1st

440

points

Bedford Academy
Shortstown Primary

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
18 Jun 2026 Bedford Academy 10 Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time
16 Mar 2026 Shortstown Primary 10 Carry out non-energy environmental actions around school
16 Mar 2026 Shortstown Primary 10 Switched off lights and IT equipment after school
16 Mar 2026 Shortstown Primary 10 Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school
16 Mar 2026 Shortstown Primary 10 Checked windows are closed at the end of the day
16 Mar 2026 Shortstown Primary 10 Introduce a new staff member to Energy Sparks
16 Mar 2026 Shortstown Primary 10 Introduce a new staff member to Energy Sparks
09 Mar 2026 Shortstown Primary 10 Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school
03 Feb 2026 Shortstown Primary 30 Participate in an Introduction to Energy Sparks workshop
03 Feb 2026 Shortstown Primary 30 Investigate heat loss in your school with a thermal imaging camera
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