2026 Best Secondary Schools in Bedford Council Area
Schools across the Bedford council area. Explore 18 secondary schools in Bedford Council Area. 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 Council Area
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Bedford Council Area72%
vs
England56%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Bedford Council Area38.2
vs
England39.1
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Bedford Council Area26%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Bedford Council Area3.2
vs
England4.1
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Bedford Council Area7.9/10
vs
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
Showing 1-18 of 18 schools
- Bedford Girls' School
Cardington
- Bedford Modern School
Manton Heights
- Bedford School
De Parys
- 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
- Wixams Academy
Wixams
- Bedford Academy
Kempston
- Wootton Upper School
Wootton
- Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham
- Lincroft Academy
Oakley
- Kempston Academy
Kempston
- Mark Rutherford School
Wixams
- Castle Newnham School
Goldington
- KWS School
Bedford
