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91% Outstanding or Good · above the 87% national figure

Within 3 miles: 50 schools, 1 FE college.

By Ofsted rating

2 Outstanding
19 Good
2 Requires improvement
27 No current grade
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By phase

2 Nursery
31 Primary
  • +6 more
13 Secondary
4 Special

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Great Denham Primary School

Foundation school · 1.8 mi

Ofsted-rated Outstanding.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeFoundation school
    Age range3–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustThe Biddenham Campus Trust
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Denise Burgess
    AddressGreenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234266245
    Websitewww.greatdenhamprimary.org.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Published admission distance 0.85 mi (2026/27)
    URN135996
    Distance1.8 mi

    Published admission distance is a real figure from Bedford council's own published records: how far the furthest-admitted pupil lived last year under the distance criterion. Drawn as a circle for simplicity, since real admission areas aren't circular, but the distance itself isn't modelled or guessed. It shifts every year with demand and isn't a guarantee.

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  • Pupils 677 on roll +
    On roll 677 of 650 capacity (104% full)
    Eligible for free school meals12.9%
    Gender split50.2% boys, 49.8% girls
    English as an additional language18.5%
    Ethnicity White 61.9%, Asian 14.2%, Black 7.6%, Mixed 13.8%, Other 2.2%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Outstanding +
    Overall ratingOutstanding
    Inspected2024-07-02

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationOutstanding
    Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
    Personal developmentOutstanding
    Leadership and managementOutstanding
    Early years provisionOutstanding
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 72.0% +
    Meeting expected standard72.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 70.0%
    2023/24 68.0%
    2024/25 72.0%
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Bedford Free School

Free schools · 1.1 mi

Ofsted-rated Outstanding.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseSecondary
    TypeFree schools
    Age range11–16
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNon-selective
    TrustADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Tom Wood
    AddressCauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234332299
    Websitehttp://www.bedfordfreeschool.co.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 4 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Published admission distance 0.6 mi (2026/27)
    URN138228
    Distance1.1 mi

    Published admission distance is a real figure from Bedford council's own published records: how far the furthest-admitted pupil lived last year under the distance criterion. Drawn as a circle for simplicity, since real admission areas aren't circular, but the distance itself isn't modelled or guessed. It shifts every year with demand and isn't a guarantee.

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  • Pupils 536 on roll +
    On roll 536 of 500 capacity (107% full)
    Pupils in exam cohort (2024/25)98
    Eligible for free school meals29.5%
    Gender split51.5% boys, 48.5% girls
    English as an additional language66.4%
    Ethnicity White 28.2%, Asian 35.9%, Black 16.3%, Mixed 14.1%, Other 5.8%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Outstanding +
    Overall ratingOutstanding
    Inspected2020-03-23

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationOutstanding
    Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
    Personal developmentOutstanding
    Leadership and managementOutstanding
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results Not published +
    Progress 8Not published for this school
    Grade 5+ English & Maths36.7%
    Academic year2024/25

    Progress 8 by year

    2022/23 0.99
    2023/24 1.11
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  • Destinations 86% into further study +
    School sixth form38.9%
    Sixth-form college0.0%
    Further education college47.4%
    Apprenticeship1.1%
    Employment3.2%
    Not a sustained destination5.3%
    Academic year2022/23

    Share of Year 11 leavers in each destination category, 6-12 months after leaving - broad categories only, not named colleges or sixth forms (DfE doesn't publish per-pupil institution tracking as open data).

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Livingstone Primary School

Foundation school · 1.9 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeFoundation school
    Age range2–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustThe Leap Community Trust
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Peter Thornes
    AddressClapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234352879
    Websitewww.livingstoneprimary.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 4 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Published admission distance 0.32 mi (2026/27)
    URN109432
    Distance1.9 mi

    Published admission distance is a real figure from Bedford council's own published records: how far the furthest-admitted pupil lived last year under the distance criterion. Drawn as a circle for simplicity, since real admission areas aren't circular, but the distance itself isn't modelled or guessed. It shifts every year with demand and isn't a guarantee.

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  • Pupils 457 on roll +
    On roll 457 of 444 capacity (103% full)
    Eligible for free school meals32.8%
    Gender split54.0% boys, 46.0% girls
    English as an additional language46.2%
    Ethnicity White 41.5%, Asian 19.8%, Black 21.9%, Mixed 14.9%, Other 1.9%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2023-05-18

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentOutstanding
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 49.0% +
    Meeting expected standard49.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 42.0%
    2023/24 56.0%
    2024/25 49.0%
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Balliol Primary School

Community school · 1.4 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeCommunity school
    Age range2–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Louise Youngman
    AddressBalliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234300601
    Websitewww.balliolschool.co.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 4 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Published admission distance 0.51 mi (2026/27)
    URN109464
    Distance1.4 mi

    Published admission distance is a real figure from Bedford council's own published records: how far the furthest-admitted pupil lived last year under the distance criterion. Drawn as a circle for simplicity, since real admission areas aren't circular, but the distance itself isn't modelled or guessed. It shifts every year with demand and isn't a guarantee.

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  • Pupils 355 on roll +
    On roll 355 of 440 capacity (81% full)
    Eligible for free school meals30.4%
    Gender split51.3% boys, 48.7% girls
    English as an additional language36.6%
    Ethnicity White 49.5%, Asian 12.3%, Black 19.8%, Mixed 11.1%, Other 7.3%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2022-09-27

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 39.0% +
    Meeting expected standard39.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 54.0%
    2023/24 52.0%
    2024/25 39.0%
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King's Oak Primary School

Community school · 1.0 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeCommunity school
    Age range1–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Robert Morley-Smith
    AddressOak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234220480
    Websitehttp://www.kingsoakprimary.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 4 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    URN109502
    Distance1.0 mi

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  • Pupils 826 on roll +
    On roll 826 of 936 capacity (88% full)
    Eligible for free school meals39.0%
    Gender split49.2% boys, 50.8% girls
    English as an additional language61.5%
    Ethnicity White 43.6%, Asian 26.3%, Black 14.7%, Mixed 14.7%, Other 0.7%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2022-03-02

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 61.0% +
    Meeting expected standard61.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 54.0%
    2023/24 59.0%
    2024/25 61.0%
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Westfield Primary School

Community school · 1.6 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeCommunity school
    Age range3–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Karen Watts
    AddressChester Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234267353
    Websitehttp://westfieldschool.net/
    Area deprivationQuintile 4 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.3 mi Estimated
    URN109666
    Distance1.6 mi

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  • Pupils 298 on roll +
    On roll 298 of 400 capacity (74% full)
    Eligible for free school meals20.8%
    Gender split52.3% boys, 47.7% girls
    English as an additional language73.5%
    Ethnicity White 6.4%, Asian 80.5%, Black 4.1%, Mixed 6.3%, Other 2.6%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2022-07-18

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 48.0% +
    Meeting expected standard48.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 55.0%
    2023/24 45.0%
    2024/25 48.0%
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Bedford Academy

Academy sponsor led · 0.8 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseSecondary
    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    Age range11–18
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formHas a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNon-selective
    TrustHEART ACADEMIES TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Chris Deller
    AddressMile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234301500
    Websitehttp://bedfordacademy.co.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 4 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Published admission distance 2.35 mi (2026/27)
    URN136085
    Distance0.8 mi

    Published admission distance is a real figure from Bedford council's own published records: how far the furthest-admitted pupil lived last year under the distance criterion. Drawn as a circle for simplicity, since real admission areas aren't circular, but the distance itself isn't modelled or guessed. It shifts every year with demand and isn't a guarantee.

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  • Pupils 1480 on roll +
    On roll 1480 of 1500 capacity (99% full)
    Pupils in exam cohort (2024/25)217
    Eligible for free school meals38.5%
    Gender split50.7% boys, 49.3% girls
    English as an additional language38.7%
    Ethnicity White 48.9%, Asian 22.7%, Black 10.8%, Mixed 13.0%, Other 4.6%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2023-05-16

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Sixth form provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results Not published +
    Progress 8Not published for this school
    Grade 5+ English & Maths37.8%
    Academic year2024/25

    Progress 8 by year

    2022/23 0.0
    2023/24 0.43
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  • Destinations 85% into further study +
    School sixth form38.0%
    Sixth-form college0.0%
    Further education college46.8%
    Apprenticeship1.5%
    Employment3.9%
    Not a sustained destination4.4%
    Academic year2022/23

    Share of Year 11 leavers in each destination category, 6-12 months after leaving - broad categories only, not named colleges or sixth forms (DfE doesn't publish per-pupil institution tracking as open data).

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Goldington Academy

Academy converter · 2.3 mi

Ofsted-rated Good; 94% of leavers continue into further study.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseSecondary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range11–16
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustGOLDINGTON ACADEMY TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Francis Galbraith
    AddressHaylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234261516
    Websitehttp://www.goldington.beds.sch.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 2 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Published admission distance 0.75 mi (2026/27)
    URN136552
    Distance2.3 mi

    Published admission distance is a real figure from Bedford council's own published records: how far the furthest-admitted pupil lived last year under the distance criterion. Drawn as a circle for simplicity, since real admission areas aren't circular, but the distance itself isn't modelled or guessed. It shifts every year with demand and isn't a guarantee.

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  • Pupils 958 on roll +
    On roll 958 of 750 capacity (128% full)
    Pupils in exam cohort (2024/25)177
    Eligible for free school meals22.7%
    Gender split51.0% boys, 49.0% girls
    English as an additional language15.8%
    Ethnicity White 65.5%, Asian 12.8%, Black 7.4%, Mixed 13.2%, Other 1.1%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2022-03-17

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentOutstanding
    Leadership and managementOutstanding
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results Not published +
    Progress 8Not published for this school
    Grade 5+ English & Maths64.4%
    Academic year2024/25

    Progress 8 by year

    2022/23 0.88
    2023/24 0.85
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  • Destinations 94% into further study +
    School sixth form32.5%
    Sixth-form college0.0%
    Further education college61.7%
    Apprenticeship0.0%
    Employment0.6%
    Not a sustained destination3.9%
    Academic year2022/23

    Share of Year 11 leavers in each destination category, 6-12 months after leaving - broad categories only, not named colleges or sixth forms (DfE doesn't publish per-pupil institution tracking as open data).

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Queen's Park Academy

Academy converter · 1.5 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range3–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formNot applicable
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Emma Bolton
    AddressChestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234352901
    Websitehttps://www.queensparkacademy.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 4 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.32 mi Estimated
    URN136660
    Distance1.5 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 446 on roll +
    On roll 446 of 375 capacity (119% full)
    Eligible for free school meals29.8%
    Gender split56.3% boys, 43.7% girls
    English as an additional language69.7%
    Ethnicity White 17.0%, Asian 65.7%, Black 8.5%, Mixed 6.5%, Other 2.2%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2022-06-23

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 61.0% +
    Meeting expected standard61.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 36.0%
    2023/24 49.0%
    2024/25 61.0%
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St John's School

Academy special converter · 0.9 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseSpecial
    TypeAcademy special converter
    Age range2–19
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formHas a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustBEDFORD INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND TRAINING TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMiss Shannon Poulter
    AddressAustin Canons, Bedford Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234345565
    Websitewww.st-johns-school.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    URN137469
    Distance0.9 mi

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  • Pupils 178 on roll +
    On roll 178 of 181 capacity (98% full)
    Eligible for free school meals49.4%
    Gender split65.7% boys, 34.3% girls
    English as an additional language25.3%
    Ethnicity White 48.3%, Asian 24.2%, Black 11.8%, Mixed 10.6%, Other 5.0%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2023-11-09

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Sixth form provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Destinations 0% into further study +
    School sixth form0.0%
    Sixth-form college0.0%
    Further education college0.0%
    Apprenticeship0.0%
    Employment0.0%
    Not a sustained destination0.0%
    Academic year2022/23

    Share of Year 11 leavers in each destination category, 6-12 months after leaving - broad categories only, not named colleges or sixth forms (DfE doesn't publish per-pupil institution tracking as open data).

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Grange Academy

Academy special converter · 1.0 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseSpecial
    TypeAcademy special converter
    Age range5–18
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formHas a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustBEDFORD INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND TRAINING TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Rachel Timms
    AddressHalsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234407100
    Websitewww.grange.beds.sch.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    URN139374
    Distance1.0 mi

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  • Pupils 161 on roll +
    On roll 161 of 162 capacity (99% full)
    Eligible for free school meals47.2%
    Gender split69.6% boys, 30.4% girls
    English as an additional language8.1%
    Ethnicity White 70.8%, Asian 10.0%, Black 4.9%, Mixed 13.0%, Other 1.2%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2022-06-23

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Destinations 73% into further study +
    School sixth form0.0%
    Sixth-form college0.0%
    Further education college72.7%
    Apprenticeship0.0%
    Employment0.0%
    Not a sustained destination0.0%
    Academic year2022/23

    Share of Year 11 leavers in each destination category, 6-12 months after leaving - broad categories only, not named colleges or sixth forms (DfE doesn't publish per-pupil institution tracking as open data).

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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Academy converter · 2.2 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range5–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterRoman Catholic
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustOUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Michele McGettigan
    AddressPolhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234401900
    Websitehttp://www.stjohnrigby.org
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.47 mi Estimated
    URN139515
    Distance2.2 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 268 on roll +
    On roll 268 of 420 capacity (64% full)
    Eligible for free school meals11.9%
    Gender split47.8% boys, 52.2% girls
    English as an additional language29.5%
    Ethnicity White 47.5%, Asian 6.3%, Black 29.9%, Mixed 13.5%, Other 2.9%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2023-11-08

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 49.0% +
    Meeting expected standard49.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 49.0%
    2023/24 43.0%
    2024/25 49.0%
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The Hills Academy

Academy converter · 2.6 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range3–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustTHE HILLS ACADEMY
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Moya Whitehead
    AddressStancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234266498
    Websitewww.thehillsacademy.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 2 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.46 mi Estimated
    URN139522
    Distance2.6 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 442 on roll +
    On roll 442 of 420 capacity (105% full)
    Eligible for free school meals9.5%
    Gender split52.0% boys, 48.0% girls
    English as an additional language22.9%
    Ethnicity White 69.2%, Asian 10.9%, Black 5.2%, Mixed 12.4%, Other 2.3%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2020-03-01

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 63.0% +
    Meeting expected standard63.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 60.0%
    2023/24 72.0%
    2024/25 63.0%
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School

Academy converter · 1.8 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range3–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterRoman Catholic
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustOUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Gemma Otter
    AddressBiddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234352062
    Websitehttps://www.stfrancisofassisiprimarybedford.co.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 4 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    URN139547
    Distance1.8 mi

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  • Pupils 271 on roll +
    On roll 271 of 525 capacity (52% full)
    Eligible for free school meals32.1%
    Gender split48.3% boys, 51.7% girls
    English as an additional language81.2%
    Ethnicity White 29.1%, Asian 32.7%, Black 27.7%, Mixed 8.5%, Other 1.9%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2023-11-15

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 44.0% +
    Meeting expected standard44.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 45.0%
    2023/24 35.0%
    2024/25 44.0%
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Wixams Tree Primary Academy

Free schools · 2.0 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeFree schools
    Age range4–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    TrustKNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Jenny Peel
    AddressGreen Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234608960
    Websitewww.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.54 mi Estimated
    URN143926
    Distance2.0 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 559 on roll +
    On roll 559 of 630 capacity (89% full)
    Eligible for free school meals18.1%
    Gender split50.4% boys, 49.6% girls
    English as an additional language17.4%
    Ethnicity White 59.5%, Asian 14.3%, Black 9.4%, Mixed 15.9%, Other 0.9%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2024-05-20

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 60.0% +
    Meeting expected standard60.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 38.0%
    2023/24 46.0%
    2024/25 60.0%
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Shackleton Primary School

Academy converter · 0.7 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range4–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustHEART ACADEMIES TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherDr Andie BenBrahim
    AddressPearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234352912
    Websitewww.shackletonprimary.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 4 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Published admission distance 0.88 mi (2026/27)
    URN144545
    Distance0.7 mi

    Published admission distance is a real figure from Bedford council's own published records: how far the furthest-admitted pupil lived last year under the distance criterion. Drawn as a circle for simplicity, since real admission areas aren't circular, but the distance itself isn't modelled or guessed. It shifts every year with demand and isn't a guarantee.

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  • Pupils 487 on roll +
    On roll 487 of 480 capacity (101% full)
    Eligible for free school meals34.1%
    Gender split52.4% boys, 47.6% girls
    English as an additional language59.1%
    Ethnicity White 42.9%, Asian 30.0%, Black 14.1%, Mixed 10.3%, Other 2.7%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2021-11-10

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 54.0% +
    Meeting expected standard54.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 29.0%
    2023/24 43.0%
    2024/25 54.0%
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Shortstown Primary School

Academy converter · 1.7 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range2–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustHEART ACADEMIES TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Denise Cottam
    AddressBeauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234740881
    Websitewww.shortstownprimary.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.41 mi Estimated
    URN144546
    Distance1.7 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 479 on roll +
    On roll 479 of 420 capacity (114% full)
    Eligible for free school meals23.2%
    Gender split48.0% boys, 52.0% girls
    English as an additional language24.0%
    Ethnicity White 50.5%, Asian 20.7%, Black 11.3%, Mixed 15.5%, Other 2.1%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2021-11-21

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 60.0% +
    Meeting expected standard60.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 45.0%
    2023/24 45.0%
    2024/25 60.0%
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Great Ouse Primary Academy

Free schools · 2.1 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeFree schools
    Age range3–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    TrustMERIDIAN TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Chris Payne
    AddressSeaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234907890
    Websitewww.greatouse.beds.sch.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Published admission distance 1.19 mi (2026/27)
    URN144746
    Distance2.1 mi

    Published admission distance is a real figure from Bedford council's own published records: how far the furthest-admitted pupil lived last year under the distance criterion. Drawn as a circle for simplicity, since real admission areas aren't circular, but the distance itself isn't modelled or guessed. It shifts every year with demand and isn't a guarantee.

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  • Pupils 455 on roll +
    On roll 455 of 420 capacity (108% full)
    Eligible for free school meals18.7%
    Gender split51.2% boys, 48.8% girls
    English as an additional language32.7%
    Ethnicity White 30.1%, Asian 40.5%, Black 9.4%, Mixed 11.2%, Other 8.8%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2022-05-02

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 67.0% +
    Meeting expected standard67.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 67.0%
    2023/24 78.0%
    2024/25 67.0%
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Springfield Primary School

Academy converter · 0.7 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range4–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustCHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMiss Monique Berry
    AddressOrchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234306000
    Websitehttp://springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.4 mi Estimated
    URN145219
    Distance0.7 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 365 on roll +
    On roll 365 of 420 capacity (87% full)
    Eligible for free school meals28.5%
    Gender split47.4% boys, 52.6% girls
    English as an additional language42.2%
    Ethnicity White 47.1%, Asian 22.5%, Black 16.5%, Mixed 10.6%, Other 3.3%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2022-09-21

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 51.0% +
    Meeting expected standard51.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 25.0%
    2023/24 49.0%
    2024/25 51.0%
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Lakeview School

Academy converter · 1.8 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range3–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustPIONEER LEARNING TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Corisande Bateman
    AddressSchool Lane, Off Brooklands Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234741653
    Websitewww.lakeview.beds.sch.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 2 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.43 mi Estimated
    URN151526
    Distance1.8 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 436 on roll +
    On roll 436 of 440 capacity (99% full)
    Eligible for free school meals19.5%
    Gender split48.9% boys, 51.1% girls
    English as an additional language25.2%
    Ethnicity White 65.1%, Asian 11.7%, Black 10.8%, Mixed 12.0%, Other 0.5%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2022-11-27

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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Wilstead Primary School

Academy converter · 2.7 mi

Ofsted-rated Good.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range4–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustHEART ACADEMIES TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMiss Caron Brown
    AddressCotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234302303
    Websitewww.wilsteadschool.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 2 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.96 mi Estimated
    URN152261
    Distance2.7 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils — +

    No pupil count on file for this school.

  • Ofsted Rating Good +
    Overall ratingGood
    Inspected2023-11-26

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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Wixams Academy

Free schools · 2.0 mi

Ofsted rating: Requires improvement.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseSecondary
    TypeFree schools
    Age range11–19
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formHas a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    TrustKNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Nathaniel Wilson
    AddressGreen Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234608950
    Websitehttps://www.wixamsacademy.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 2 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.99 mi Estimated
    URN144595
    Distance2.0 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 903 on roll +
    On roll 903 of 1750 capacity (52% full)
    Pupils in exam cohort (2024/25)168
    Eligible for free school meals22.3%
    Gender split49.2% boys, 50.8% girls
    English as an additional language16.7%
    Ethnicity White 68.3%, Asian 10.2%, Black 4.8%, Mixed 15.5%, Other 1.1%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Requires improvement +
    Overall ratingRequires improvement
    Inspected2024-06-09

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationRequires improvement
    Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Sixth form provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results Not published +
    Progress 8Not published for this school
    Grade 5+ English & Maths52.4%
    Academic year2024/25

    Progress 8 by year

    2022/23 0.19
    2023/24 0.23
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  • Destinations 86% into further study +
    School sixth form33.3%
    Sixth-form college0.0%
    Further education college52.6%
    Apprenticeship2.6%
    Employment2.6%
    Not a sustained destination3.5%
    Academic year2022/23

    Share of Year 11 leavers in each destination category, 6-12 months after leaving - broad categories only, not named colleges or sixth forms (DfE doesn't publish per-pupil institution tracking as open data).

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Bedford Road Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led · 1.1 mi

Ofsted rating: Requires improvement.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    Age range5–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustKNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Alex Holdsworth
    AddressHillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234851011
    Websitebedfordroad-primary.org
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.54 mi Estimated
    URN150474
    Distance1.1 mi

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  • Pupils 365 on roll +
    On roll 365 of 420 capacity (87% full)
    Eligible for free school meals30.1%
    Gender split48.5% boys, 51.5% girls
    English as an additional language33.4%
    Ethnicity White 50.7%, Asian 23.3%, Black 9.0%, Mixed 14.7%, Other 2.2%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating Requires improvement +
    Overall ratingRequires improvement
    Inspected2022-06-27

    Category judgements

    Quality of educationRequires improvement
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 46.0% +
    Meeting expected standard46.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 —
    2023/24 —
    2024/25 46.0%
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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Local authority nursery school · 0.6 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseNursery
    TypeLocal authority nursery school
    Age range2–5
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formNot applicable
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Julie Smith
    AddressHawkins Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234354788
    Websitewww.cherrytreesnurseryschool.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    URN109413
    Distance0.6 mi

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  • Pupils 147 on roll +
    On roll 147
    Eligible for free school meals3.4%
    Gender split54.4% boys, 45.6% girls
    English as an additional language29.3%
    Ethnicity White 38.1%, Asian 32.0%, Black 10.9%, Mixed 13.6%, Other 5.5%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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Peter Pan Nursery School

Local authority nursery school · 0.7 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseNursery
    TypeLocal authority nursery school
    Age range2–5
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formNot applicable
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Julie Smith
    AddressEdward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234350864
    Websitewww.peterpannurseryschool.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    URN109417
    Distance0.7 mi

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  • Pupils 118 on roll +
    On roll 118
    Eligible for free school meals5.9%
    Gender split50.8% boys, 49.2% girls
    English as an additional language48.3%
    Ethnicity White 28.8%, Asian 34.6%, Black 14.4%, Mixed 12.6%, Other 9.3%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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Edith Cavell Primary School

Foundation school · 2.2 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeFoundation school
    Age range3–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustThe Leap Community Trust
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMiss Heather Cooke
    AddressManton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234345636
    Websitewww.edithcavellprimary.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.35 mi Estimated
    URN109433
    Distance2.2 mi

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  • Pupils 292 on roll +
    On roll 292 of 315 capacity (93% full)
    Eligible for free school meals31.5%
    Gender split45.9% boys, 54.1% girls
    English as an additional language28.4%
    Ethnicity White 50.6%, Asian 13.5%, Black 18.8%, Mixed 12.7%, Other 4.5%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Exam Results 58.0% +
    Meeting expected standard58.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 53.0%
    2023/24 57.0%
    2024/25 58.0%
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Priory Primary School

Foundation school · 1.5 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeFoundation school
    Age range3–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustThe Leap Community Trust
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Juliet Fraser
    AddressGreyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234261768
    Websitewww.prioryprimary.co.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 5 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Published admission distance 0.22 mi (2026/27)
    URN109436
    Distance1.5 mi

    Published admission distance is a real figure from Bedford council's own published records: how far the furthest-admitted pupil lived last year under the distance criterion. Drawn as a circle for simplicity, since real admission areas aren't circular, but the distance itself isn't modelled or guessed. It shifts every year with demand and isn't a guarantee.

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  • Pupils 214 on roll +
    On roll 214 of 206 capacity (104% full)
    Eligible for free school meals26.2%
    Gender split49.5% boys, 50.5% girls
    English as an additional language82.7%
    Ethnicity White 23.9%, Asian 44.9%, Black 18.3%, Mixed 6.6%, Other 6.6%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 50.0% +
    Meeting expected standard50.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 35.0%
    2023/24 46.0%
    2024/25 50.0%
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Camestone School

Community school · 0.6 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeCommunity school
    Age range4–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Nick Hackett
    AddressJowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234855587
    Websitewww.camestoneschool.co.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.27 mi Estimated
    URN109462
    Distance0.6 mi

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  • Pupils 408 on roll +
    On roll 408 of 420 capacity (97% full)
    Eligible for free school meals11.8%
    Gender split55.1% boys, 44.9% girls
    English as an additional language22.5%
    Ethnicity White 60.0%, Asian 21.8%, Black 5.9%, Mixed 10.7%, Other 1.4%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Exam Results 48.0% +
    Meeting expected standard48.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 63.0%
    2023/24 71.0%
    2024/25 48.0%
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Brickhill Primary School

Community school · 2.8 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeCommunity school
    Age range5–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Dan Wiltshire
    AddressDove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234401404
    Websitewww.brickhillprimary.co.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 2 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.38 mi Estimated
    URN109503
    Distance2.8 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 209 on roll +
    On roll 209 of 210 capacity (100% full)
    Eligible for free school meals17.2%
    Gender split47.4% boys, 52.6% girls
    English as an additional language16.7%
    Ethnicity White 64.6%, Asian 9.1%, Black 8.7%, Mixed 15.7%, Other 2.0%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Exam Results 57.0% +
    Meeting expected standard57.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 53.0%
    2023/24 66.0%
    2024/25 57.0%
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Hazeldene School

Foundation school · 2.6 mi

75.0% meeting the expected standard.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeFoundation school
    Age range3–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Mark Wilson
    AddressStancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234300100
    Websitewww.hazeldeneschool.co.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 2 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.48 mi Estimated
    URN109506
    Distance2.6 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 443 on roll +
    On roll 443 of 450 capacity (98% full)
    Eligible for free school meals12.9%
    Gender split52.6% boys, 47.4% girls
    English as an additional language4.1%
    Ethnicity White 74.3%, Asian 7.3%, Black 3.6%, Mixed 13.8%, Other 1.2%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Exam Results 75.0% +
    Meeting expected standard75.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 72.0%
    2023/24 68.0%
    2024/25 75.0%
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Scott Primary School & Nursery

Community school · 2.8 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeCommunity school
    Age range3–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Anita Barker
    AddressHawk Drive, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234352630
    Websitewww.scottprimary.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.51 mi Estimated
    URN109512
    Distance2.8 mi

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  • Pupils 469 on roll +
    On roll 469 of 472 capacity (99% full)
    Eligible for free school meals16.2%
    Gender split52.0% boys, 48.0% girls
    English as an additional language11.1%
    Ethnicity White 68.7%, Asian 10.3%, Black 6.6%, Mixed 13.6%, Other 0.6%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Exam Results 59.0% +
    Meeting expected standard59.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 54.0%
    2023/24 57.0%
    2024/25 59.0%
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Biddenham International School and Sports College

Foundation school · 1.8 mi

91% of leavers continue into further study.

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseSecondary
    TypeFoundation school
    Age range11–18
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formHas a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNon-selective
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr David Bailey
    AddressBiddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234342521
    Websitehttp://www.biddenham.beds.sch.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 4 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    URN109690
    Distance1.8 mi

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  • Pupils 1422 on roll +
    On roll 1422 of 1500 capacity (95% full)
    Pupils in exam cohort (2024/25)198
    Eligible for free school meals35.9%
    Gender split49.0% boys, 51.0% girls
    English as an additional language48.1%
    Ethnicity White 31.5%, Asian 48.9%, Black 5.2%, Mixed 9.3%, Other 5.1%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Exam Results Not published +
    Progress 8Not published for this school
    Grade 5+ English & Maths35.9%
    Academic year2024/25

    Progress 8 by year

    2022/23 0.29
    2023/24 0.12
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  • Destinations 91% into further study +
    School sixth form61.3%
    Sixth-form college0.5%
    Further education college28.8%
    Apprenticeship0.0%
    Employment1.6%
    Not a sustained destination4.2%
    Academic year2022/23

    Share of Year 11 leavers in each destination category, 6-12 months after leaving - broad categories only, not named colleges or sixth forms (DfE doesn't publish per-pupil institution tracking as open data).

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Ridgeway School

Community special school · 1.7 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseSpecial
    TypeCommunity special school
    Age range2–19
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formHas a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Joe Creswick (Executive Head)
    AddressHill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234402402
    Websitehttp://www.ridgewayschool.org.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    URN109742
    Distance1.7 mi

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  • Pupils 125 on roll +
    On roll 125 of 125 capacity (100% full)
    Eligible for free school meals37.6%
    Gender split65.6% boys, 34.4% girls
    English as an additional language16.0%
    Ethnicity White 65.6%, Asian 12.0%, Black 4.8%, Mixed 14.4%, Other 3.2%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Destinations 14% into further study +
    School sixth form0.0%
    Sixth-form college0.0%
    Further education college14.3%
    Apprenticeship0.0%
    Employment0.0%
    Not a sustained destination0.0%
    Academic year2022/23

    Share of Year 11 leavers in each destination category, 6-12 months after leaving - broad categories only, not named colleges or sixth forms (DfE doesn't publish per-pupil institution tracking as open data).

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Daubeney Academy

Academy converter · 0.6 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseSecondary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range11–16
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNon-selective
    TrustCHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Chris Carter
    AddressOrchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234400111
    Websitehttp://www.daubeneyacademy.co.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.55 mi Estimated
    URN138067
    Distance0.6 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 576 on roll +
    On roll 576 of 583 capacity (99% full)
    Pupils in exam cohort (2024/25)109
    Eligible for free school meals28.8%
    Gender split51.4% boys, 48.6% girls
    English as an additional language36.8%
    Ethnicity White 44.9%, Asian 22.1%, Black 17.2%, Mixed 8.8%, Other 7.0%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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    Category judgements

    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
    Personal developmentOutstanding
    Leadership and managementOutstanding
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results Not published +
    Progress 8Not published for this school
    Grade 5+ English & Maths29.4%
    Academic year2024/25

    Progress 8 by year

    2022/23 -1.06
    2023/24 0.02
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  • Destinations 82% into further study +
    School sixth form12.5%
    Sixth-form college1.1%
    Further education college68.2%
    Apprenticeship1.1%
    Employment2.3%
    Not a sustained destination8.0%
    Academic year2022/23

    Share of Year 11 leavers in each destination category, 6-12 months after leaving - broad categories only, not named colleges or sixth forms (DfE doesn't publish per-pupil institution tracking as open data).

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Goldington Green Academy

Academy converter · 2.6 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range2–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustHEART ACADEMIES TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Caroline Skingsley
    AddressGoldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234326335
    Websitewww.goldingtongreenacademy.co.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 1.17 mi Estimated
    URN139523
    Distance2.6 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 576 on roll +
    On roll 576 of 630 capacity (91% full)
    Eligible for free school meals35.4%
    Gender split50.3% boys, 49.7% girls
    English as an additional language34.4%
    Ethnicity White 57.6%, Asian 14.4%, Black 13.0%, Mixed 14.4%, Other 0.5%

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  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood
    Safeguarding effectiveYes
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  • Exam Results 62.0% +
    Meeting expected standard62.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 48.0%
    2023/24 64.0%
    2024/25 62.0%
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Kempston Academy

Academy sponsor led · 1.7 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseSecondary
    TypeAcademy sponsor led
    Age range11–18
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formHas a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNon-selective
    TrustCHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Paul House
    AddressHill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234290900
    Websitehttps://www.kempstonacademy.co.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 3 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    URN142387
    Distance1.7 mi

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  • Pupils 773 on roll +
    On roll 773 of 982 capacity (79% full)
    Pupils in exam cohort (2024/25)166
    Eligible for free school meals30.3%
    Gender split52.4% boys, 47.6% girls
    English as an additional language26.9%
    Ethnicity White 59.0%, Asian 12.0%, Black 12.0%, Mixed 11.4%, Other 5.6%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Exam Results Not published +
    Progress 8Not published for this school
    Grade 5+ English & Maths35.5%
    Academic year2024/25

    Progress 8 by year

    2022/23 -0.2
    2023/24 -0.09
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  • Destinations 79% into further study +
    School sixth form12.0%
    Sixth-form college0.0%
    Further education college66.7%
    Apprenticeship1.3%
    Employment0.0%
    Not a sustained destination10.7%
    Academic year2022/23

    Share of Year 11 leavers in each destination category, 6-12 months after leaving - broad categories only, not named colleges or sixth forms (DfE doesn't publish per-pupil institution tracking as open data).

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Elstow School

Academy converter · 0.4 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range4–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Sarah Ciantar
    AddressAbbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234302300
    Websitewww.elstowschool.co.uk
    Area deprivationQuintile 4 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.42 mi Estimated
    URN144039
    Distance0.4 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 413 on roll +
    On roll 413 of 420 capacity (98% full)
    Eligible for free school meals21.1%
    Gender split51.1% boys, 48.9% girls
    English as an additional language22.3%
    Ethnicity White 53.3%, Asian 24.0%, Black 6.6%, Mixed 14.0%, Other 2.1%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Exam Results 74.0% +
    Meeting expected standard74.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 64.0%
    2023/24 70.0%
    2024/25 74.0%
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Cauldwell School

Academy converter · 0.7 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range4–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustHEART ACADEMIES TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Judith Apps
    AddressEdward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234301400
    Websitewww.cauldwellschool.com/
    Area deprivationQuintile 4 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    URN144528
    Distance0.7 mi

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  • Pupils 415 on roll +
    On roll 415 of 420 capacity (99% full)
    Eligible for free school meals21.4%
    Gender split52.3% boys, 47.7% girls
    English as an additional language71.3%
    Ethnicity White 30.9%, Asian 42.7%, Black 13.7%, Mixed 10.6%, Other 1.9%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Exam Results 74.0% +
    Meeting expected standard74.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 46.0%
    2023/24 53.0%
    2024/25 74.0%
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St James' CofE Academy

Academy converter · 2.2 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range5–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterChurch of England
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustDIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Alison Barden
    AddressMain Road, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234352721
    Websitehttp://www.stjamesprimary.org.uk/
    Area deprivationQuintile 2 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.77 mi Estimated
    URN148982
    Distance2.2 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 194 on roll +
    On roll 194 of 210 capacity (92% full)
    Eligible for free school meals18.0%
    Gender split56.2% boys, 43.8% girls
    English as an additional language10.8%
    Ethnicity White 52.5%, Asian 12.4%, Black 10.9%, Mixed 23.1%, Other 1.0%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Exam Results 54.0% +
    Meeting expected standard54.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 71.0%
    2023/24 52.0%
    2024/25 54.0%
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Rivertree Free School

Free schools special · 1.3 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseSpecial
    TypeFree schools special
    Age range2–19
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formHas a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustBEDFORD INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND TRAINING TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMiss Katie Davis
    AddressHillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234745200
    Websitehttps://rivertree.beds.sch.uk/
    URN150792
    Distance1.3 mi

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  • Pupils 126 on roll +
    On roll 126 of 200 capacity (63% full)
    Eligible for free school meals34.9%
    Gender split73.8% boys, 26.2% girls
    English as an additional language27.8%
    Ethnicity White 50.0%, Asian 22.3%, Black 8.8%, Mixed 15.9%, Other 3.2%

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Willow Grove Primary School

Free schools · 2.1 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeFree schools
    Age range4–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNon-selective
    TrustKINGSBRIDGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Lisa Kennedy
    AddressFisherswood Road, Wixams, Bedfordshire
    Phone07342170222
    Area deprivationQuintile 2 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Published admission distance 3.83 mi (2026/27)
    URN150796
    Distance2.1 mi

    Published admission distance is a real figure from Bedford council's own published records: how far the furthest-admitted pupil lived last year under the distance criterion. Drawn as a circle for simplicity, since real admission areas aren't circular, but the distance itself isn't modelled or guessed. It shifts every year with demand and isn't a guarantee.

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  • Pupils 104 on roll +
    On roll 104 of 840 capacity (12% full)
    Eligible for free school meals13.5%
    Gender split43.3% boys, 56.7% girls
    English as an additional language20.2%
    Ethnicity White 54.8%, Asian 12.6%, Black 15.4%, Mixed 14.4%, Other 2.9%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

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  • Exam Results Not published +
    Meeting expected standardNot published for this school
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 —
    2023/24 —
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Castle Newnham School

Academy converter · 2.2 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseSecondary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range11–16
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustBEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Donna Neely-Hayes
    AddressPolhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234303403
    Websitehttp://www.castlenewnham.school
    Area deprivationQuintile 2 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Estimated admission distance 0.83 mi Estimated
    URN151042
    Distance2.2 mi

    Bedford hasn't published a real admission-distance figure, so this is a modelled estimate instead, built from local Census population density for this school's age group versus its intake size, the same class of technique other school-search sites use as their default catchment indicator when no official figure exists. Not based on real pupil addresses (nobody outside the school/council has access to that), and meaningfully less reliable than a published figure.

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  • Pupils 744 on roll +
    On roll 744 of 750 capacity (99% full)
    Pupils in exam cohort (2024/25)149
    Eligible for free school meals23.8%
    Gender split50.5% boys, 49.5% girls
    English as an additional language20.0%
    Ethnicity White 69.6%, Asian 8.2%, Black 6.8%, Mixed 12.5%, Other 2.6%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Exam Results Not published +
    Progress 8Not published for this school
    Grade 5+ English & Maths34.2%
    Academic year2024/25
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Castle Newnham School

Academy converter · 1.8 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeAcademy converter
    Age range4–11
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    TrustBEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Donna Neely-Hayes
    AddressGoldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234303403
    Websitehttps://castlenewnham.school/
    Area deprivationQuintile 2 of 5 (1 = most deprived fifth nationally)
    Published admission distance 2.72 mi (2026/27)
    URN151125
    Distance1.8 mi

    Published admission distance is a real figure from Bedford council's own published records: how far the furthest-admitted pupil lived last year under the distance criterion. Drawn as a circle for simplicity, since real admission areas aren't circular, but the distance itself isn't modelled or guessed. It shifts every year with demand and isn't a guarantee.

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  • Pupils 624 on roll +
    On roll 624 of 680 capacity (92% full)
    Eligible for free school meals9.6%
    Gender split51.4% boys, 48.6% girls
    English as an additional language15.7%
    Ethnicity White 68.4%, Asian 7.8%, Black 6.1%, Mixed 14.6%, Other 3.1%

    Gender, language and ethnicity figures are from the same DfE school census as free school meal eligibility. Independent and private schools aren't included in this census, so won't show these rows.

  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Exam Results 67.0% +
    Meeting expected standard67.0%
    Academic year2024/25

    Meeting expected standard by year

    2022/23 51.0%
    2023/24 74.0%
    2024/25 67.0%
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Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School

Other independent school · 2.4 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeOther independent school
    Age range0–7
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNon-selective
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Joanne Webster
    AddressBrickhill Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234369555
    URN109715
    Distance2.4 mi

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  • Pupils 297 on roll +
    On roll 297 of 350 capacity (85% full)
    Gender split46.1% boys, 53.9% girls
  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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Bedford Greenacre Independent School

Other independent school · 2.7 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseAll-through
    TypeOther independent school
    Age range0–18
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formHas a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNon-selective
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Ian Daniel
    AddressManton Lane, Bedford
    Phone01234352031
    Websitewww.bedfordgreenacre.co.uk
    URN109717
    Distance2.7 mi

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  • Pupils 775 on roll +
    On roll 775 of 1020 capacity (76% full)
    Gender split56.4% boys, 43.6% girls
  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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Bedford School

Other independent school · 1.8 mi

  • Details Boys +
    PhaseAll-through
    TypeOther independent school
    Age range7–19
    GenderBoys
    Sixth formHas a sixth form
    Religious characterChurch of England
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr James Hodgson
    AddressDe Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234362200
    Websitewww.bedfordschool.org.uk
    URN109718
    Distance1.8 mi

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  • Pupils 994 on roll +
    On roll 994 of 1200 capacity (83% full)
    Gender split100.0% boys, 0.0% girls
  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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Polam School

Other independent school · 1.7 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhasePrimary
    TypeOther independent school
    Age range1–9
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNon-selective
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr Darren O'Neil
    Address45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234261864
    Websitewww.polamschool.co.uk
    URN109720
    Distance1.7 mi

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  • Pupils 99 on roll +
    On roll 99 of 207 capacity (48% full)
    Gender split50.5% boys, 49.5% girls
  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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Bedford Girls' School

Other independent school · 1.2 mi

  • Details Girls +
    PhaseAll-through
    TypeOther independent school
    Age range7–18
    GenderGirls
    Sixth formHas a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Gemma Gibson
    AddressCardington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234361900
    Websitehttps://www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk/
    URN109727
    Distance1.2 mi

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  • Pupils 843 on roll +
    On roll 843 of 1202 capacity (70% full)
    Gender split0.0% boys, 100.0% girls
  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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Bedford Modern School

Other independent school · 2.2 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseAll-through
    TypeOther independent school
    Age range7–18
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formHas a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policySelective
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMr David Payne
    AddressManton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234332500
    Websitewww.bedmod.co.uk
    URN109728
    Distance2.2 mi

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  • Pupils 1219 on roll +
    On roll 1219 of 1300 capacity (94% full)
    Gender split54.1% boys, 45.9% girls
  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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KWS School

Other independent school · 2.0 mi

  • Details Mixed +
    PhaseSecondary
    TypeOther independent school
    Age range11–18
    GenderMixed
    Sixth formHas a sixth form
    Religious characterNo religious character
    Admissions policyNot applicable
    Local authorityBedford
    Head teacherMrs Sarah Nichols-Weaver
    Address51 Brunel Road, Bedford, Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Phone01234358638
    Websitewww.kwseducational.co.uk
    URN136122
    Distance2.0 mi

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  • Pupils 18 on roll +
    On roll 18 of 25 capacity (72% full)
    Pupils in exam cohort (2024/25)7
    Gender split83.3% boys, 16.7% girls
  • Ofsted Rating No current grade +

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  • Exam Results Not published +
    Progress 8Not published for this school
    Grade 5+ English & Maths0.0%
    Academic year2024/25

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