- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
16 first choices, 16 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 216
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
Schools in MK44
A postcode district in Bedford
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: MK44 is a postcode district in Bedford with 13 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2113 primary · 2 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All MK44 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in MK44
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 MK44
13 in MK44, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
4 first choices, 4 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 92
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
8 first choices, 7 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 76
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.0
Top Secondary Schools in MK44
2 in MK44, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
235 first choices, 246 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,684
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Nurseries in MK44
7 in MK44, highest Ofsted grade first
Harper's Nursery School Ltd
Bedford, MK44 3NX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Inn Farm Private Day Nursery
Bedford, MK44 1BE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School
Bedford, MK44 2JX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in MK44
1 in MK44, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
235 first choices, 246 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,684
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Special Schools in MK44
1 in MK44. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
Bedford, MK44 2PT · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 10
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in MK44
1 in MK44. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
Bedford, MK44 2PT · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 10
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in MK44, 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
- Good13
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in MK44 sit in 2 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 MK44 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
MK44 has 21 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 MK44
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 MK44
Nearby areas
How many schools are in MK44?
MK44 has 21 schools, including 13 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in MK44?
The highest-ranked schools in MK44 on Eduscope are Sharnbrook Academy, Sharnbrook Primary, Thurleigh 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 many private schools are in MK44?
There is 1 independent school in MK44, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in MK44?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in MK44 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.