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St John's School

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St John's School

Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8AA

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Pupils
178
Ages
2-19
FSM
48.6%
Capacity
181
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

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 (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About St John's School

St John's School is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 178 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Austin Canons, Bedford, MK42 8AA | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John's School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Sept 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St John's School

What is St John's School's Ofsted rating?
St John's School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St John's School's latest exam results?
St John's School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St John's School located?
St John's School is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8AA).
How many pupils attend St John's School?
St John's School has around 178 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St John's School with other schools?
View St John's 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.