2026 Best Secondary Schools in Bedford Area

Bedford secondary schools offer a mix of independent and state options, with Bedford Girls' School and Bedford Modern School among the top-ranked independent schools, while Bedford School leads among state schools with strong academic results. With 19 secondary schools serving Bedford, the area achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 39, slightly below England's 39. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.7/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). 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 FMS Inspection Score.