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Mark Rutherford School
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.9 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,180
Capacity
1,243
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.5, the school performs above the national average, particularly excelling compared to 73% of schools in the UK. However, it received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in June 2023, indicating that there are areas needing attention. While 51% of students progress to university, only 18% gain entry to top-third institutions, suggesting a need for further support in achieving higher academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.5 | Bottom 27% UK |
| 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% UK |
| 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%. | 40% | Bottom 39% UK |
| 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%. | 15% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
University Destinations
| 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%. | 51% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 74 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.5%
White Other11.3%
Black African5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.9%
Asian Indian3.8%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Other0.9%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.15925, -0.43455 · MK41 8PX
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN139160
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Mark Rutherford School rated by Ofsted?
Mark Rutherford School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2023.
Is Mark Rutherford School a good school?
Mark Rutherford School scores 8.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Mark Rutherford School in GCSEs?
Mark Rutherford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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