What counts as an independent secondary school option in Bedford Council Area?

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 Council Area?

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

Do independent secondary schools in Bedford Council Area 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 Council Area

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

Key Performance Metrics for Bedford Council Area

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

Bedford Council Area72%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Bedford Council Area38.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Bedford Council Area26%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Bedford Council Area3.2

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bedford Council Area7.9/10

England7.4/10

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

Bedford Council Area

72%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Bedford Council Area

38.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Bedford Council Area

26%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Bedford Council Area

3.2vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bedford Council Area

7.9/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Bedford Council Area

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