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Bedford sixth form schools include a mix of independent and state options, with Redborne Upper School and Community College leading among state sixth forms. Bedford Modern School, Bedford School, and Bedford Girls' School are the top-ranked options, though the area's A-Level results show 12% achieving A*/A grades compared to England's 24%, and 31% achieving A*/A/B grades versus 47% nationally. 75% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 90%. With 19 sixth form options serving Bedford, students benefit from diverse pathways including independent schools with strong academic traditions and accessible state comprehensives. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | St Thomas More Catholic School, Bedford | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #9 | Bedford Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #13 | Kempston Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Ridgeway School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Rivertree Free School | State | Not Applicable | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | No Ofsted graded rating yet |
| N/A | St John's School, Bedford | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 2-11 years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bedford Modern School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #10 | 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Wixams Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Wootton Upper School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years
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