The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 14.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
14.6
29.2 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
+0.32
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
22% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,070
- Capacity
- 89%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mr James Hodgson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle Newnham School
Primary · 688m away
Priory Primary School
Primary · 879m away
Livingstone Primary School
Primary · 903m away
Polam School
Independent · 923m away
Castle Newnham School
Secondary · 927m away
Bedford College
16 plus · 958m away
Bedford Girls' School
Independent · 1.0km away
Bedford Free School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bedford School?
Bedford School currently has 1,070 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bedford School take?
Bedford School caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is Bedford School?
Bedford School is in Bedford, MK40 2TU, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bedford School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bedford School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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