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Wootton Upper School

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Wootton Upper School

Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9HT

A Good-rated secondary school in Bedford.

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Pupils
867
Ages
13-18
FSM
18.9%
Attainment 8
44.3
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.9%
Basics 9-5
45.3%

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
17.9%
EBacc APS
3.81
EBacc 9-5
8.4%
EBacc 9-4
10.2%
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About Wootton Upper School

Wootton Upper School is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 177 responses), 37% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.3. The school has around 867 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hall End Road, Bedford, MK43 9HT | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wootton Upper School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Good
  2. Apr 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Nov 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Wootton Upper School

What is Wootton Upper School's Ofsted rating?
Wootton Upper School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Wootton Upper School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 177 responses): 37% of parents would recommend Wootton Upper School.
What are Wootton Upper School's latest exam results?
Wootton Upper School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wootton Upper School located?
Wootton Upper School is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK43 9HT).
How many pupils attend Wootton Upper School?
Wootton Upper School has around 867 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wootton Upper School with other schools?
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