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Mark Rutherford School

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Mark Rutherford School

Wentworth Drive, Bedford, MK41 8PX

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Pupils
1,180
Ages
11-18
FSM
26.5%
Attainment 8
41.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.5%
Basics 9-5
39.5%

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
15.0%
EBacc APS
3.52
EBacc 9-5
5.0%
EBacc 9-4
9.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.29
A*-A Grades
12.9%
A*-B Grades
29.6%
AAB+ %
11.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 87 students entered

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About Mark Rutherford School

Mark Rutherford School is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. The school has around 1,180 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wentworth Drive, Bedford, MK41 8PX | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2020 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  2. Jun 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Mar 2020 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  4. Nov 2012 — Good (predecessor: Mark Rutherford School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Mark Rutherford School

What is Mark Rutherford School's Ofsted rating?
Mark Rutherford School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Mark Rutherford School's latest exam results?
Mark Rutherford School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Mark Rutherford School located?
Mark Rutherford School is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK41 8PX).
How many pupils attend Mark Rutherford School?
Mark Rutherford School has around 1,180 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Mark Rutherford School with other schools?
View Mark Rutherford 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.