- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
75 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 443
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.9
Schools in MK41
A postcode district in Bedford
- Postcode district
- 30 schools and nurseries
In short: MK41 is a postcode district in Bedford with 14 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3014 primary · 6 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All MK41 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in MK41
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in MK41
14 in MK41, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
72 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 442
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
51 first choices, 52 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 494
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.1
Top Secondary Schools in MK41
6 in MK41, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results above the England average.
272 first choices, 182 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 958
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
92 first choices, 108 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 893
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results below the England average.
154 first choices, 186 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 1,150
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.7
Nurseries in MK41
12 in MK41, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Pilgrims
Bedford, MK41 7QZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
All Nations Pre-School
Bedford, MK41 7QF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Blue Orkids @ Goldington Community Nursery
Bedford, MK41 9JA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in MK41
5 in MK41, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
92 first choices, 108 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 893
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results below the England average.
154 first choices, 186 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 1,150
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.7
KWS School
Bedford, MK41 9TJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 18
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in MK41
4 in MK41. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
KWS School
Bedford, MK41 9TJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 18
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Bedford, MK41 7FZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 0 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1647.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 775
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Bedford Modern School
Bedford, MK41 7NT · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
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
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in MK41, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good19
- Not graded yet10
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every MK41 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
MK41 has 30 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in MK41
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about MK41
Nearby areas
How many schools are in MK41?
MK41 has 30 schools, including 14 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 4 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in MK41?
The highest-ranked schools in MK41 on Eduscope are Goldington Academy, Hazeldene School, The Hills Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in MK41?
There are 4 independent schools in MK41. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in MK41 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in MK41?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 30 schools in MK41 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.