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Schools in Central Bedfordshire

135 open schools including 99 primary and 35 secondary providers. Browse top performers, Ofsted outcomes and links to explore every school on the map.

99

Primary

35

Secondary

16

Post-16

Ofsted outcomes in Central Bedfordshire

Outstanding6 (4%)
Good113 (84%)
Requires improvement7 (5%)
Inadequate3 (2%)

Top primary schools in Central Bedfordshire

DfE data for 202425 academic year

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  1. 1

    Lark Rise Academy

    Dunstable | Outstanding

    88%

    KS2 RWM expected

  2. 2

    Raynsford Church of England Academy

    Henlow | Good

    81%

    KS2 RWM expected

  3. 3

    Derwent Primary School

    Henlow | Good

    78%

    KS2 RWM expected

  4. 4

    Slip End Village School

    Luton | Good

    75%

    KS2 RWM expected

  5. 5

    The Vale Academy

    Dunstable | Requires improvement

    73%

    KS2 RWM expected

  6. 6

    St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

    Dunstable | Good

    73%

    KS2 RWM expected

  7. 7

    Maple Tree Primary School

    Sandy | Good

    71%

    KS2 RWM expected

  8. 8

    Thornhill Primary School

    Dunstable | Good

    68%

    KS2 RWM expected

Top secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire

DfE data for 202425 academic year

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  1. 1

    OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus

    Biggleswade

    58.7

    Attainment 8

  2. 2

    Cedars Upper School

    Leighton Buzzard | Good

    48.3

    Attainment 8

  3. 3

    Vandyke Upper School

    Leighton Buzzard | Good

    48.0

    Attainment 8

  4. 4

    Harlington Upper School

    Dunstable | Good

    47.8

    Attainment 8

  5. 5

    Samuel Whitbread Academy

    Shefford | Good

    46.7

    Attainment 8

  6. 6

    Redborne Upper School and Community College

    Bedford | Good

    46.6

    Attainment 8

  7. 7

    Priory Academy

    Dunstable | Good

    46.1

    Attainment 8

  8. 8

    Houstone School

    Dunstable | Good

    45.9

    Attainment 8

Selective schools may also appear in our grammar schools section.

Top post-16 providers in Central Bedfordshire

DfE data for 2024/25 academic year

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  1. 1

    Samuel Whitbread Academy

    Shefford | Good

    35.9

    A-Level APS

  2. 2

    Cedars Upper School

    Leighton Buzzard | Good

    35.6

    A-Level APS

  3. 3

    Vandyke Upper School

    Leighton Buzzard | Good

    35.0

    A-Level APS

  4. 4

    Redborne Upper School and Community College

    Bedford | Good

    33.2

    A-Level APS

  5. 5

    Sandy Secondary School

    Sandy | Good

    31.6

    A-Level APS

  6. 6

    Harlington Upper School

    Dunstable | Good

    31.4

    A-Level APS

  7. 7

    Etonbury Academy

    Arlesey | Good

    29.2

    A-Level APS

  8. 8

    Stratton School

    Biggleswade | Good

    29.0

    A-Level APS

About schools in Central Bedfordshire

This page summarises open schools in Central Bedfordshire using official DfE exam results and Ofsted inspection data on FavSchools. Use the school map to search by postcode, league tables for full rankings, and compare to review schools side by side before applying through your local authority.

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Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Central Bedfordshire?
Central Bedfordshire has 135 open schools on FavSchools, including 99 primary, 35 secondary and post-16 providers with published data where available.
How are top schools in Central Bedfordshire ranked?
Primary schools are ranked by KS2 reading, writing and maths expected standard. Secondary schools use GCSE Attainment 8. Post-16 providers use A-Level average point score per entry. All figures come from the latest DfE performance tables.
How do I find schools near me in Central Bedfordshire?
Use the FavSchools interactive map to search by postcode within Central Bedfordshire, filter by Ofsted rating and phase, then compare shortlisted schools side by side.