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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TU, Bedford
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,070
Capacity
1,200
Ages
7–19
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a total of 1,070 pupils, the school has limited published data regarding academic performance, as evidenced by the absence of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE level. Despite this, the institution may offer other strengths worth exploring, such as extracurricular activities or support systems, which could benefit students. Parents are encouraged to consider these aspects alongside the academic statistics when evaluating the school for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 14.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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52.14145, -0.46351 · MK40 2TU
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN109718
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.bedfordschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bedford School rated by Ofsted?
Bedford School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Bedford School a good school?
Bedford School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bedford School in GCSEs?
Bedford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 14.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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