Best Faith Schools in Bedford
4 faith schools found
Key Facts
- Bedford has 4 faith schools, accounting for 7.7% of its 52 schools, which is well below the national average of 13.4%.
- These schools have 1,626 pupils, with 13.1% eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
- Of the 4 inspected faith schools in Bedford, 75.0% are rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 3 Good, and 1 Requires Improvement.
- Faith schools in Bedford have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.54, spending £4,781 per pupil, and 55.7% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 13.9%.
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Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Ofsted
Good
Bedford, MK45 4GP
State · Primary · Ages 4–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.4%
Pupils278
P/T Ratio19.4
Cranfield Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Bedford, MK43 0DR
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.6%
Pupils516
P/T Ratio25.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 52 faith schools in Bedford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.08 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £4,781 | £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.