- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
9 first choices, 9 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 96
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.0
Schools in MK43
A postcode district in Bedford
- Postcode district
- 34 schools and nurseries
In short: MK43 is a postcode district in Bedford with 16 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 15 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3416 primary · 4 secondary · 15 nurseries
Top-rated
All MK43 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in MK43
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 MK43
16 in MK43, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
49 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 496
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
19 first choices, 19 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 210
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Top Secondary Schools in MK43
4 in MK43, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results above the England average.
154 first choices, 164 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 923
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
192 first choices, 201 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 822
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1127%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 668
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Nurseries in MK43
15 in MK43, highest Ofsted grade first
Cherry Trees Day Nursery
Bedford, MK43 0ZU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Stewartby Pre-School
Bedford, MK43 9NN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Almonds Pre-school
Bromham, MK43 8JP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in MK43
2 in MK43, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
192 first choices, 201 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 822
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.0
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Bedford, MK43 9LY · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 749
- Pupils per teacher
- 37.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in MK43, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good21
- Not graded yet10
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in MK43 sit in 3 council areas. 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 MK43 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
MK43 has 34 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 MK43
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 MK43
Nearby areas
How many schools are in MK43?
MK43 has 34 schools, including 16 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 15 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in MK43?
The highest-ranked schools in MK43 on Eduscope are Lincroft Academy, Harrold Primary Academy, Bromham CofE Primary 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 do I choose the right school in MK43?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 34 schools in MK43 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.