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Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH, Bedford
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 36% of students progressing to university, this institution provides a solid pathway for further education, though the percentage attending top-third universities is notably low at just 3%. Limited published data on student numbers makes it challenging to assess overall performance, but prospective parents may want to consider these figures when evaluating options for their child's post-16 education.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 36% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 1532 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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52.13329, -0.46797 · MK42 9AH
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN130597
School typeFurther education
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Is Bedford College a good school?
Bedford College 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.
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