Best Nurseries in Bedford
84 nurseries found
Key Facts
- Bedford has 84 nurseries, accounting for 50.0% of the total 168 in the area, providing early years education to 283 pupils.
- In Bedford, 100.0% of nurseries have Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, exceeding the national average of 90.0%, with 2 Outstanding and 0 Good rated institutions out of 2 inspected.
- Bedford's nurseries have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.76, higher than the national average of 18.10, and a spending per pupil of £5,958, lower than the national £7,460.
- 0.0% of pupils in Bedford's nurseries are eligible for free school meals, compared to 23.8% nationally, while 43.1% have English as an additional language and 9.9% have special educational needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 84 nurseries in Bedford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £5,958 | £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.