The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
2%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
25% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 0–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 733
- Capacity
- 72%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mr Ian Daniel (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7FZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBedford Modern School
Independent · 755m away
Edith Cavell Primary School
Primary · 768m away
Scott Primary School
Primary · 912m away
Ursula Taylor Church of England School
Primary · 1.1km away
Livingstone Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Thomas More Catholic School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Independent · 1.3km away
Brickhill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bedford Greenacre Independent School a selective school?
No. Bedford Greenacre Independent School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Bedford Greenacre Independent School?
Bedford Greenacre Independent School currently has 733 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bedford Greenacre Independent School take?
Bedford Greenacre Independent School caters for pupils aged 0 to 18.
Where is Bedford Greenacre Independent School?
Bedford Greenacre Independent School is in Bedford, MK41 7FZ, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bedford Greenacre Independent School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bedford Greenacre Independent School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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