Schools in Bedford
Bedfordshire · Milton Keynes · 104 schools
Total Schools
104
66 primary · 19 secondary
Total Pupils
42,975
86% capacity used
Ofsted Rated
31
3 outstanding · 28 good
Capacity
49,690
6,715 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
28
67
Outstanding: 3
Good: 28
Requires Improvement: 6
Not inspected: 67
Best Schools in Bedford
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Best Schools in Bedfordshire
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Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
69.4%
KS2 Maths
65.3%
All Schools (104)
Gravenhurst Academy
MK45 4HYAges 5-972 pupils
Primary
Academy converter
Outstanding
Great Denham Primary School
MK40 4GGAges 3-11677 pupils
Primary
Foundation school
None
Outstanding
Newton Blossomville Church of England School
MK43 8ALAges 4-77 pupils
Primary
Voluntary controlled school
Church of England
Outstanding
Arnold Academy
MK45 4JZAges 9-13704 pupils
Secondary
Academy converter
None
Good
Bedford Academy
MK42 9TRAges 11-181480 pupils
Secondary
Academy sponsor led
Good
Goldington Academy
MK41 9BXAges 11-16958 pupils
Secondary
Academy converter
None
Good
Grange Academy
MK42 8AUAges 5-18161 pupils
Special
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Good
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy
MK44 3HZAges 3-11176 pupils
Primary
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Church of England
Good
Greys Education Centre
MK42 7ABAges 5-1657 pupils
All-through
Academy alternative provision converter
Good
Harrold Primary Academy
MK43 7DBAges 4-1196 pupils
Primary
Academy converter
None
Good