Best Sixth Form Colleges in Bedford
2 sixth form colleges found
Key Facts
- Bedford has 2 sixth form colleges, accounting for 1.2% of the total 168 in the area, providing post-16 education to 696 pupils.
- 100.0% of sixth form colleges in Bedford are rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, with 0 Outstanding and 2 Good ratings.
- In Bedford, sixth form colleges have a pupil-teacher ratio of 39.80, significantly higher than the national average of 18.10, and spend £6,121 per pupil.
- Sixth form colleges in Bedford have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 14.5% with English as an additional language, and 5.2% with special educational needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 sixth form colleges in Bedford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 39.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,121 | £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.