- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
63 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 439
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
Schools in MK42
A postcode district in Bedford
- Postcode district
- 37 schools and nurseries
In short: MK42 is a postcode district in Bedford with 18 primary schools, 11 secondary schools and 14 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3718 primary · 11 secondary · 14 nurseries
Top-rated
All MK42 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in MK42
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 MK42
18 in MK42, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 42 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 413
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results well above the England average.
68 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 415
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.0
Top Secondary Schools in MK42
11 in MK42, best first
- 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
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
95 first choices, 111 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 576
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results close to the England average.
154 first choices, 167 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 903
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Nurseries in MK42
14 in MK42, highest Ofsted grade first
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Bedford, MK42 9LS · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 147
- Pupils per teacher
- 31.1
Kiddi Caru Nursery
Bedford, MK42 9AU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Peter Pan Nursery School
Bedford, MK42 9DR · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 118
- Pupils per teacher
- 32.8
Sixth Forms in MK42
8 in MK42, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results close to the England average.
154 first choices, 167 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 903
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
285 first choices, 293 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 1,480
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
105 first choices, 118 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 773
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
Special Schools in MK42
4 in MK42. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Grange Academy
Bedford, MK42 8AU · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 161
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.1
Ridgeway School
Bedford, MK42 7EB · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.9%
- Pupils
- 125
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.6
St John's School
Bedford, MK42 8AA · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
1 first choice, 1 offer made
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 178
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.7
Private Schools in MK42
1 in MK42. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bedford Girls' School
Bedford, MK42 0BX · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 843
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in MK42, 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.
- Outstanding4
- Good19
- Not graded yet14
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 MK42 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
MK42 has 37 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 MK42
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 MK42
Nearby areas
How many schools are in MK42?
MK42 has 37 schools, including 18 primary schools, 11 secondary schools, 14 nurseries, 1 independent school, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in MK42?
The highest-ranked schools in MK42 on Eduscope are Bedford Free School, Kempston Rural Primary School, Elstow School. 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 MK42?
There is 1 independent school in MK42. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in MK42?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 37 schools in MK42 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.