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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Bedford District

Schools across Bedford district. Explore 18 secondary schools in Bedford District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Bedford Girls' School, Bedford Modern School, and Bedford School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Bedford District

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

Bedford District72%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Bedford District38.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Bedford District30%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Bedford District3.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bedford District7.7/10

England7.4/10

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

Bedford District

72%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Bedford District

38.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Bedford District

30%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Bedford District

3.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bedford District

7.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Bedford District

Showing 1-18 of 18 schools

Bedford Girls' School
Cardington
Bedford Modern School
Manton Heights
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Bedford School
De Parys
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Manton Heights
Goldington Academy
Goldington
Bedford Free School
Cauldwell
Sharnbrook Academy
Sharnbrook
Daubeney Academy
Kempston
St Thomas More Catholic School
Kempston
Bedford Academy
Kempston
Wootton Upper School
Wootton
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham
Lincroft Academy
Oakley
Kempston Academy
Kempston
Castle Newnham School
Castle Newnham
Wixams Academy
Wixams
Mark Rutherford School
Wixams
KWS School
Bedford