The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.41
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mr Yiannis Koursis (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Reinspection
November 2006 | Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBedford Free School
Secondary · Very close
Bedford Girls' School
Independent · 465m away
Priory Primary School
Primary · 695m away
Peter Pan Nursery School
Nursery · 875m away
Cauldwell School
Primary · 910m away
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Shackleton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Castle Newnham School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bedford College's Ofsted rating?
Bedford College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Bedford College take?
Bedford College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Bedford College?
Bedford College is in Bedford, MK42 9AH, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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