What counts as an independent secondary school option in Bedford?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state secondary schools in Bedford?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main Bedford hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent secondary schools in Bedford appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Secondary Schools in Bedford

Compare independent secondary schools with rankings, inspection outcomes, maps and local area views. This page currently lists 5 schools in Bedford. Schools featured here include Bedford Girls' School, Bedford Modern School and Bedford School.

Key Performance Metrics for Bedford

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Bedford72%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Bedford38.9

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Bedford29%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Bedford3.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bedford7.7/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Bedford

72%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Bedford

38.9vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Bedford

29%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Bedford

3.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bedford

7.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Bedford

Showing 1-5 of 5 schools

Bedford Girls' School
Cardington
Bedford Modern School
Manton Heights
Bedford School
De Parys
Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Manton Heights
KWS School
Bedford