Official figures · Absence
Schools in Bedford by overall absence
50 schools with a published Overall absence figure in Bedford. Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England.
School data currently covers England using official GIAS records. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may be added when official datasets are integrated.
This list sorts schools by a single official published measure where available. It is not an editorial league table or ranking. Suppressed or missing figures are omitted. Always read the full school profile, Ofsted report and admissions information before deciding.
| # | School | Overall absence | Year | Ofsted | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrold Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 3.1% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 2 | Pinchmill Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 3.6% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 3 | Thomas Johnson Lower School Primary · Community school | 3.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 4 | Bromham CofE Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 3.9% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 5 | Turvey Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 4.0% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 6 | Brickhill Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.0% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 7 | Wilden CofE VA Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 8 | Hazeldene School Primary · Foundation school | 4.1% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 9 | Sharnbrook Primary Primary · Academy converter | 4.1% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 10 | Riseley CofE Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.1% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 11 | Kingsmoor Lower School Primary · Community school | 4.2% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 12 | Scott Primary School & Nursery Primary · Community school | 4.2% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 13 | Kymbrook Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 4.3% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 14 | Great Denham Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 4.3% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 15 | Newton Blossomville Church of England School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.3% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 16 | Balliol Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.4% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 17 | Shortstown Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.5% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 18 | Templefield Lower School Primary · Community school | 4.5% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 19 | The Firs Lower School Primary · Academy converter | 4.5% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 20 | Cotton End Forest School Primary · Community school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 21 | Flitwick Lower School Primary · Community school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 22 | St James' CofE Academy Primary · Academy converter | 4.6% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 23 | Moggerhanger Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 4.7% | 2023/24 | School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next | |
| 24 | Cauldwell School Primary · Academy converter | 4.7% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 25 | Putnoe Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.7% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 26 | The Hills Academy Primary · Academy converter | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 27 | Wixams Tree Primary Academy Primary · Free schools | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 28 | Elstow School Primary · Academy converter | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 29 | Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.0% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 30 | Ramsey Manor Lower School Primary · Academy converter | 5.1% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 31 | Camestone School Primary · Community school | 5.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 32 | St John Rigby Catholic Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 5.1% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 33 | Roxton Church of England Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 5.2% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 34 | Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 5.2% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 35 | Renhold VC Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.2% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 36 | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School Primary · Academy converter | 5.2% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 37 | Oakley Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 5.3% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 38 | Ursula Taylor Church of England School Primary · Academy converter | 5.3% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 39 | Grange Academy Academy special converter | 5.4% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 40 | Silsoe CofE VC Lower School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.4% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 41 | Ridgmont Lower School Primary · Community school | 5.5% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 42 | Ravensden CofE Primary Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 5.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 43 | Thurleigh Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 5.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 44 | Livingstone Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 5.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 45 | John Donne Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 5.6% | 2023/24 | Requires improvement | |
| 46 | Cranfield Church of England Academy Primary · Academy converter | 5.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 47 | Haynes Lower School Primary · Community school | 5.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 48 | Westfield Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 49 | Great Ouse Primary Academy Primary · Free schools | 5.7% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 50 | Holywell School Middle deemed secondary · Academy converter | 5.8% | 2023/24 | School remains Good |
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