How many state-funded options are listed in Bedford?

This page currently lists 7 state-funded schools in Bedford. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state secondary schools in Bedford ranked?

We rank schools using GCSE outcomes, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained secondary schools in Bedford?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this secondary schools group.

Best State Secondary Schools in Bedford

Schools in the Bedford built-up area. Compare state secondary schools using GCSE-focused rankings, maps and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 7 schools in Bedford. Schools featured here include Goldington Academy, Bedford Free School and St Thomas More Catholic School.

Key Performance Metrics for Bedford

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

Bedford72%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Bedford33.8

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Bedford24%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Bedford2.8

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bedford7.9/10

England7.4/10

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

Bedford

72%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Bedford

33.8vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Bedford

24%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Bedford

2.8vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bedford

7.9/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Bedford

Showing 1-7 of 7 schools