Schools in Bedford

171 schools in the Bedford local authority area.

School data currently covers England using official GIAS records. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may be added when official datasets are integrated.

About schools in Bedford

Bedford has 171 schools listed in the Department for Education's Get Information about Schools (GIAS) register. By phase, that is 86 primary (64%), 24 middle deemed secondary (18%) and 20 secondary (15%). They fall under Bedford local authority. The most common types are community school (35), academy converter (35) and foundation school (30). This includes 44 academies, 19 independent schools and 18 special schools.

How many schools are there in Bedford?

GIAS lists 171 schools in Bedford, England.

What types of schools are in Bedford?

The biggest groups by phase are primary (86), middle deemed secondary (24) and secondary (20).

Which local authority covers Bedford?

Bedford schools are in Bedford.

Where does this Bedford data come from?

School records come from GIAS; inspection outcomes from Ofsted and results from DfE performance tables, where available for each school.

Towns in Bedford

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Schools in Bedford (A–Z)

Balliol Primary School
Ofsted: Good
Community school · Primary
Bedford · MK42 7ER · Bedford
Ages 2–11
- KS252%
- Absence4.4%
- FSM30.4%
- Demand0.90
Bedford Academy
Ofsted: Good
Academy sponsor led · Secondary
Bedford · MK42 9TR · Bedford
Ages 11–18
- Att843.4
- P80.4
- EM5+35%
- Absence7.7%
Bedford College
Further education · 16 plus
Bedford · MK42 9AH · Bedford
Ages 16–99
Bedford Free School
Ofsted: Outstanding
Free schools · Secondary
Bedford · MK42 9AD · Bedford
Ages 11–16
- Att852.7
- P81.1
- EM5+54%
- Absence6.5%
Bedford Girls' School
Other independent school
Bedford · MK42 0BX · Bedford
Ages 7–18
- Att814.8
- EM5+0%
Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Other independent school
Bedford · MK41 7FZ · Bedford
Ages 0–18
- Att847.2
- EM5+45%
Bedford Modern School
Other independent school
Bedford · MK41 7NT · Bedford
Ages 7–18
- Att828.6
- EM5+0%
Bedford Road Primary Academy
Ofsted: Needs attention
Academy sponsor led · Primary
Bedford · MK42 8QH · Bedford
Ages 5–11
- Absence6.5%
- FSM30.1%
- Demand0.88
Bedford School
Other independent school
Bedford · MK40 2TU · Bedford
Ages 7–19
- Att814.6
- EM5+0%
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Ofsted: Standards maintained
Foundation school · Secondary
Bedford · MK40 4AZ · Bedford
Ages 11–18
- Att840.4
- P80.1
- EM5+28%
- Absence9.2%
Brickhill Primary School
Ofsted: School remains Good
Community school · Primary
Bedford · MK41 7AA · Bedford
Ages 5–11
- KS266%
- Absence4.0%
- FSM17.2%
- Demand0.97
Broadmead Lower School
Ofsted: Good
Community school · Primary
Bedford · MK43 9NN · Bedford
Ages 4–9
- Absence6.2%
- FSM19.3%
- Demand0.93
Bromham CofE Primary School
Ofsted: School remains Good
Voluntary controlled school · Primary
Bedford · MK43 8NR · Bedford
Ages 4–11
- KS257%
- Absence3.9%
- FSM9.1%
- Demand0.95
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
Other independent special school
Bedford · MK44 2PT · Bedford
Ages 7–19
Camestone School
Ofsted: School remains Good
Community school · Primary
Bedford · MK42 8NW · Bedford
Ages 4–11
- KS271%
- Absence5.1%
- FSM11.8%
- Demand1.12
Carlton CofE Primary School
Ofsted: Not judged
Voluntary controlled school · Primary
Bedford · MK43 7JR · Bedford
Ages 2–11
- KS257%
- Absence5.9%
- FSM7.1%
- Demand1.00
Castle Newnham School
Ofsted: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Academy converter · Secondary
Bedford · MK41 9DT · Bedford
Ages 11–16
- FSM23.7%
Castle Newnham School
Ofsted: Expected standard
Academy converter · Primary
Bedford · MK40 3EP · Bedford
Ages 4–11
- FSM9.6%
Cauldwell School
Ofsted: Expected standard
Academy converter · Primary
Bedford · MK42 9DR · Bedford
Ages 4–11
- KS253%
- Absence4.7%
- FSM21.4%
- Demand1.18
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Ofsted: Standards maintained
Local authority nursery school · Nursery
Bedford · MK42 9LS · Bedford
Ages 2–5
- FSM3.9%
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School
Ofsted: School remains Good
Voluntary aided school · Primary
Podington · NN29 7HU · Bedford
Ages 4–11
- KS246%
- Absence5.4%
- FSM10.0%
- Demand1.00
Cotton End Forest School
Ofsted: Not judged
Community school · Primary
Bedford · MK45 3AG · Bedford
Ages 2–11
- KS259%
- Absence4.6%
- FSM17.7%
- Demand1.07
Daubeney Academy
Ofsted: Not judged
Academy converter · Secondary
Bedford · MK42 7PS · Bedford
Ages 11–16
- Att835.6
- P80.0
- EM5+33%
- Absence9.2%
Edith Cavell Primary School
Ofsted: School remains Good
Foundation school · Primary
Bedford · MK41 7NH · Bedford
Ages 3–11
- KS257%
- Absence6.5%
- FSM36.0%
- Demand1.00
Eileen Wade Primary School
Ofsted: Expected standard
Foundation school · Primary
Huntingdon · PE28 0ND · Bedford
Ages 4–11
- KS277%
- Absence3.9%
- FSM14.3%
- Demand0.83
Elstow School
Ofsted: Standards maintained
Academy converter · Primary
Bedford · MK42 9GP · Bedford
Ages 4–11
- KS270%
- Absence4.9%
- FSM21.1%
- Demand0.91
Goldington Academy
Ofsted: Strong standard
Academy converter · Secondary
Bedford · MK41 9BX · Bedford
Ages 11–16
- Att854.1
- P80.8
- EM5+64%
- Absence6.4%
Goldington Green Academy
Ofsted: Not judged
Academy converter · Primary
Bedford · MK41 0DP · Bedford
Ages 2–11
- KS264%
- Absence6.5%
- FSM37.0%
- Demand0.98
Grange Academy
Ofsted: Good
Academy special converter
Bedford · MK42 8AU · Bedford
Ages 5–18
- Att82.5
- P8-1.3
- EM5+0%
- Absence5.4%
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy
Ofsted: Good
Academy converter · Primary
Bedford · MK44 3HZ · Bedford
Ages 3–11
- KS239%
- Absence5.2%
- FSM20.5%
- Demand1.00
Great Denham Primary School
Ofsted: Outstanding
Foundation school · Primary
Bedford · MK40 4GG · Bedford
Ages 3–11
- KS268%
- Absence4.3%
- FSM12.9%
- Demand1.07
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Ofsted: Expected standard
Free schools · Primary
Bedford · MK40 4TJ · Bedford
Ages 3–11
- KS278%
- Absence5.7%
- FSM18.7%
- Demand0.96
Greys Education Centre
Ofsted: Good
Academy alternative provision converter
Bedford · MK42 7AB · Bedford
Ages 5–16
- FSM52.6%
Harrold Primary Academy
Ofsted: Good
Academy converter · Primary
Bedford · MK43 7DB · Bedford
Ages 4–11
- KS278%
- Absence3.1%
- FSM15.6%
- Demand1.00
Hazeldene School
Ofsted: Standards maintained
Foundation school · Primary
Bedford · MK41 9AT · Bedford
Ages 3–11
- KS268%
- Absence4.1%
- FSM12.9%
- Demand0.96
KWS School
Other independent school
Bedford · MK41 9TJ · Bedford
Ages 11–18
Kempston Academy
Ofsted: Standards maintained
Academy sponsor led · Secondary
Bedford · MK42 7EB · Bedford
Ages 11–18
- Att837.3
- P8-0.1
- EM5+32%
- Absence8.8%
Kempston Rural Primary School
Ofsted: Good
Community school · Primary
Kempston · MK42 7FJ · Bedford
Ages 5–11
- KS275%
- Absence4.5%
- FSM10.8%
- Demand1.20
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Free schools 16 to 19 · 16 plus
Bedford · MK43 9LY · Bedford
Ages 16–19
- FSM0.0%
King's Oak Primary School
Ofsted: Expected standard
Community school · Primary
Bedford · MK42 0HH · Bedford
Ages 1–11
- KS259%
- Absence6.4%
- FSM42.2%
- Demand0.97
Kymbrook Primary School
Ofsted: School remains Good
Foundation school · Primary
Bedford · MK44 2HH · Bedford
Ages 2–11
- KS262%
- Absence4.3%
- FSM15.8%
- Demand0.93
Lakeview School
Ofsted: Good
Academy converter · Primary
Bedford · MK42 6BH · Bedford
Ages 3–11
- FSM18.9%
Lincroft Academy
Ofsted: Not judged
Academy converter · Secondary
Bedford · MK43 7RE · Bedford
Ages 11–16
- Att851.4
- P80.4
- EM5+59%
- Absence8.0%
Livingstone Primary School
Ofsted: Good
Foundation school · Primary
Bedford · MK41 7LG · Bedford
Ages 2–11
- KS256%
- Absence5.6%
- FSM36.0%
- Demand0.95
Mark Rutherford School
Ofsted: Expected standard
Academy converter · Secondary
Bedford · MK41 8PX · Bedford
Ages 11–18
- Att845.4
- P8-0.1
- EM5+44%
- Absence9.1%
Marston Vale Middle School
Ofsted: Not judged
Academy converter · Middle deemed secondary
Bedford · MK43 9NH · Bedford
Ages 9–13
- KS238%
- Absence7.3%
- FSM22.2%
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
Ofsted: School remains Good
Voluntary controlled school · Primary
Bedford · MK44 1RF · Bedford
Ages 4–11
- Absence5.0%
- FSM7.5%
- Demand1.00
Oakley Primary Academy
Ofsted: Not judged
Academy converter · Primary
Bedford · MK43 7RE · Bedford
Ages 4–11
- KS248%
- Absence5.3%
- FSM11.4%
- Demand0.94
Peter Pan Nursery School
Ofsted: School remains Outstanding
Local authority nursery school · Nursery
Bedford · MK42 9DR · Bedford
Ages 2–5
- FSM5.9%
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Other independent school
Bedford · MK41 7QZ · Bedford
Ages 0–7

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