Best Catholic Schools in Bedford
3 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- Bedford has 3 Catholic schools, accounting for 1.8% of schools in the area, which is below the national average of 3.7%.
- 100.0% of Catholic schools in Bedford are rated Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding, 3 Good, and no schools rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
- Catholic schools in Bedford have 1,563 pupils, with 21.5% eligible for free school meals and 44.5% having English as an additional language, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 19.5% respectively.
- Catholic schools in Bedford have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.37, spend £7,531 per pupil, and have a persistent absence rate of 22.5%, with 45.0% of students achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 168 catholic schools in Bedford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 39% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.31 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,531 | £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.