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Bedford secondary schools offer a mix of independent and state options, with Bedford School and Bedford Modern School among the top-ranked independent schools, while Bedford Free School leads among state schools with strong academic results. With 19 secondary schools serving Bedford, the area achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 45, slightly below England's 41. 71% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 86% nationally. Families across Bedford town centre, Kempston, and Brickhill have access to both highly selective independent schools and inclusive comprehensives. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Redborne Upper School and Community College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | KWS School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Biddenham International School and Sports College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Bedford Girls' School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Castle Newnham School, Polhill Avenue | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Bedford Free School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bedford School | Independent | All-through | 7-18+ years | Boys | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 7-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Goldington Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Bedford Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #13 | St Thomas More Catholic School, Bedford | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #16 | Kempston Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #17 | Daubeney Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Bedford Modern School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #11 | Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent | All-through | 0-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
Independent • All-through • 0-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Lincroft Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Sharnbrook Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Wixams Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #8 | Mark Rutherford School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Wootton Upper School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years
