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Bedford School

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Bedford School

De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU

Other independent school
Boys
Church of England
Pupils
1,070
Ages
7-19
Attainment 8
14.6

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Since September 2023, ISI no longer awards an overall grade like Good or Outstanding. Read the school's latest report for compliance, significant strengths, and areas for improvement.

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Inspection
ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
14.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
69.5%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.98
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
44.76
A*-A Grades
51.1%
A*-B Grades
82.3%
AAB+ %
44.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 139 students entered

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About Bedford School

Bedford School is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 14.6. The school has around 1,070 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Frequently asked questions about Bedford School

What are Bedford School's latest exam results?
Bedford School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 14.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bedford School located?
Bedford School is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK40 2TU).
How many pupils attend Bedford School?
Bedford School has around 1,070 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bedford School with other schools?
View Bedford School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bedford.