Best Schools in Bedford
168 schools in Bedford
Key Facts
- Bedford has a total of 168 schools, with 98.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Bedford have 56.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 21,505 pupils across 68 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Bedford have a Progress 8 score of 0.25, an Attainment 8 score of 45.68, and 44.8% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, against a national backdrop.
- Bedford's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.63, 13.9% of pupils with special educational needs, and 27.7% with English as an additional language, highlighting diverse demographics.
Top Nurseries in Bedford
84 nurseries in Bedford
Top Primary Schools in Bedford
68 primary schools in Bedford
Bedford Girls' School
Bedford, MK42 0BX
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils906
P/T Ratio–
BG
Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Bedford, MK41 7FZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils733
P/T Ratio–
BM
Bedford Modern School
Bedford, MK41 7NT
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,252
P/T Ratio–
BS
Bedford School
Bedford, MK40 2TU
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,070
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Bedford
14 secondary schools in Bedford
BF
Bedford Free School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bedford, MK42 9AD
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+1.11
Attainment 852.7
Eng+Maths75%
Pupils525
Goldington Academy
Ofsted
Good
Bedford, MK41 9BX
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.85
Attainment 854.1
Eng+Maths81%
Pupils942
ST
St Thomas More Catholic School
Ofsted
Good
Bedford, MK41 7UL
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.31
Attainment 844.6
Eng+Maths67%
Pupils929
Bedford Academy
Ofsted
Good
Bedford, MK42 9TR
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.43
Attainment 843.4
Eng+Maths55%
Pupils1,375
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Bedford
2 sixth form colleges in Bedford
Top Special Schools in Bedford
1 special schools in Bedford
Top Independent Schools in Bedford
8 independent schools in Bedford
Bedford Girls' School
Bedford, MK42 0BX
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils906
P/T Ratio–
BG
Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Bedford, MK41 7FZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils733
P/T Ratio–
BM
Bedford Modern School
Bedford, MK41 7NT
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,252
P/T Ratio–
BS
Bedford School
Bedford, MK40 2TU
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,070
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Bedford has 168 schools, including 68 primary schools, 14 secondary schools, 84 nurseries, 8 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 55% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.23 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,423 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.