Schools in Bedford
Bedford has 56 primary schools and 14 secondary schools, plus 17 special, nursery, sixth-form or other schools. Pick the age group you want: each list is ranked, shown on a map and compared with schools that have a similar mix of pupils elsewhere in England.
11 of 53 scored schools do better than similar schools elsewhere in England.
- The Hills Academy88
- Great Denham Primary School83
- Bromham CofE Primary School78
4 of 14 scored schools do better than similar schools elsewhere in England.
- Goldington Academy92
- Bedford Free School81
- Sharnbrook Academy71
Map of schools in Bedford
Every school in the area. Use the filter to show one age group.
Special, nursery, sixth-form and other schools (17)
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| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Low income | Ofsted | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College | College | 16-99 | – | – | Not inspected | – |
| Bedford Girls' School | Independent school | 7-18 | 843 | – | Not inspected | – |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent school | 0-18 | 775 | – | Not inspected | – |
| Bedford Modern School | Independent school | 7-18 | 1,219 | – | Not inspected | – |
| Bedford School | Independent school | 7-19 | 994 | – | Not inspected | – |
| Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School | Special school | 7-19 | 10 | – | Not inspected | – |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School | Nursery school | 2-5 | 147 | 4% | Not inspected | – |
| Grange Academy | Special school | 5-18 | 161 | 47% | Good 2022 | – |
| Greys Education Centre | Pupil referral unit / alternative provision | 5-16 | 57 | 53% | Good 2024 | – |
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College | Sixth form / post-16 | 16-19 | 749 | 0% | Not inspected | – |
| KWS School | Independent school | 11-18 | 18 | – | Not inspected | – |
| Peter Pan Nursery School | Nursery school | 2-5 | 118 | 6% | Outstanding 2023 | – |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent school | 0-7 | 297 | – | Not inspected | – |
| Polam School | Independent school | 1-9 | 99 | – | Not inspected | – |
| Ridgeway School | Special school | 2-19 | 125 | 36% | Not inspected | – |
| Rivertree Free School | Special school | 2-19 | 126 | 35% | Not inspected | – |
| St John's School | Special school | 2-19 | 178 | 50% | Good 2023 | – |
Towns in Bedford
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About this list
Primary and secondary schools have separate pages because they are measured on different things (SATs for primaries, GCSEs for secondaries) and compared with different sets of similar schools. Special schools, nurseries and sixth-form colleges don't fit either list, so they are listed here. How the score works.