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Mark Rutherford School

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Mark Rutherford School

Wentworth Drive, Bedford, MK41 8PX

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.946.4
2023/2445.446.4
2024/2541.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.030.00
2023/24-0.050.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
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
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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Nearby secondary schools

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Goldington Academy
1.77 km away · Academy converter
Good
Castle Newnham School
1.9 km away · Academy converter
Good
St Thomas More Catholic School
1.99 km away · Academy converter
Good
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
2.42 km away · Other independent special school
KWS School
2.61 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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.
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