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Secondary schools in and near MK40

All 3 secondary schools in MK40, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in MK40

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  1. Castle Newnham School

    Bedford, MK40 3EP · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

    Results above the England average.

    69 first choices, 88 offers made

    Met the standard at 1167%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    4.6%
    Pupils
    624
    Pupils per teacher
    24.7
    View school Castle Newnham School
  2. Bedford School

    Bedford, MK40 2TU · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19 · Boys

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Boys
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    994
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Bedford School

Just outside MK40

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of MK40.

  1. Bedford Modern School

    0.7 miles from MK40 · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    1,219
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Bedford Modern School
  2. Bedford Free School

    0.7 miles from MK40 · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Results above the England average.

    168 first choices, 109 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1651.0

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.7%
    Pupils
    536
    Pupils per teacher
    14.5
    View school Bedford Free School
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in MK40

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 3 secondary schools in MK40 have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in MK40, explained

There are 3 secondary schools in MK40. 1 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 independent school.

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How many secondary schools are in MK40?
There are 3 secondary schools in MK40, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in MK40?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in MK40 on Eduscope are Castle Newnham School and Biddenham International School and Sports College. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in MK40 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in MK40?
When choosing a secondary school in MK40, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 3 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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