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Are all Central Bedfordshire neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

Why do results differ from Ofsted-only lists?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Central Bedfordshire Area

Schools across Central Bedfordshire district. Explore 18 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. The current top-ranked secondary schools are OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus, Cedars Upper School, and Samuel Whitbread Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Central Bedfordshire

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Central Bedfordshire45.0

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Central Bedfordshire35%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Central Bedfordshire3.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Central Bedfordshire6.8/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Central Bedfordshire

45.0vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Central Bedfordshire

35%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Central Bedfordshire

3.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Central Bedfordshire

6.8/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Central Bedfordshire

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OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus
Biggleswade
Cedars Upper School
Linslade
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Samuel Whitbread Academy
Clifton
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Redborne Upper School and Community College
Ampthill
Vandyke Upper School
Leighton Buzzard
Etonbury Academy
Arlesey
Harlington Upper School
Harlington
Houstone School
Houghton Regis
Manshead Church of England Academy
Caddington
Henlow Church of England Academy
Henlow
Stratton School
Stratton
Priory Academy
Dunstable Town Centre
Sandy Secondary School
Sandy
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Regis
Queensbury Academy
Queensbury
Fulbrook School
Woburn Sands
Edward Peake CofE VC School
Biggleswade
Pix Brook Academy
Oughtonhead