Best Schools in Bedford
52 schools in Bedford
Key Facts
- Bedford has a total of 52 schools, with 92.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Bedford have a lower KS2 expected standard meet rate of 43.0% compared to the national average of 61.0%, with 3,271 pupils across 17 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Bedford have a Progress 8 score of 0.08, an Attainment 8 score of 45.30, and 44.1% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, slightly below or near national averages.
- In Bedford, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 23.45 and spending per pupil of £5,976, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.00 and spending per pupil of £7,647.
Top Nurseries in Bedford
30 nurseries in Bedford
Top Primary Schools in Bedford
17 primary schools in Bedford
Gravenhurst Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bedford, MK45 4HY
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.9%
Pupils72
P/T Ratio19.3
HL
Haynes Lower School
Ofsted
Good
Bedford, MK45 3PR
State · Primary · Ages 2–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.6%
Pupils131
P/T Ratio19.3
SC
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Ofsted
Good
Bedford, MK45 4GP
State · Primary · Ages 4–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.4%
Pupils278
P/T Ratio19.4
RL
Ridgmont Lower School
Bedford, MK43 0TS
State · Primary · Ages 3–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.5%
Pupils9
P/T Ratio2.8
Top Secondary Schools in Bedford
5 secondary schools in Bedford
AA
Arnold Academy
Ofsted
Good
Bedford, MK45 4JZ
Academy · Middle · Ages 9–13
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils699
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Ofsted
Good
Bedford, MK45 2NU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 13–18
Progress 8+0.08
Attainment 845.3
Eng+Maths68%
Pupils1,592
Woodland Middle School Academy
Ofsted
Good
Bedford, MK45 1NP
Academy · Middle · Ages 9–13
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils670
Top Independent Schools in Bedford
1 independent schools in Bedford
Frequently Asked Questions
Bedford has 52 schools, including 17 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 30 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 50% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.08 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,176 | £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.