The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 14.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
14.2
29.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
16% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 7–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 906
- Capacity
- 75%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Gibson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Cardington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBedford Free School
Secondary · 378m away
Bedford College
16 plus · 465m away
Shackleton Primary School
Primary · 927m away
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Nursery · 927m away
Castle Newnham School
Primary · 951m away
Bedford School
Independent · 1.0km away
Priory Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Peter Pan Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bedford Girls' School?
Bedford Girls' School currently has 906 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bedford Girls' School take?
Bedford Girls' School caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
Where is Bedford Girls' School?
Bedford Girls' School is in Bedford, MK42 0BX, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bedford Girls' School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bedford Girls' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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