Mark Rutherford School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Address | Wentworth Drive, MK41 8PX |
| School Website | www.markrutherford.beds.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1234290200 |
| URN | 139160 |
School Census
| Total | 1298 |
| Girls/Boys | 630/668 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.5%/51.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 254 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/06/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 14/11/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 32.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.02 |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58% |
| Entering EBacc | 32% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.64 |
| Progress 8 | 0.03 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.66 |
| Progress 8 | -0.39 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 441 |
| As first preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 179 |
| As third preference | 107 |
| Total Offers Made | 214 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 130 |
| second preference offers | 53 |
| third preference offers | 21 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 429 |
| As first preference | 152 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 99 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 152 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 459 |
| As first preference | 206 |
| As second preference | 156 |
| As third preference | 83 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 477 |
| As first preference | 239 |
| As second preference | 172 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 492 |
| As first preference | 242 |
| As second preference | 170 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 255 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 241 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 441 |
| As first preference | 254 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 254 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 242 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 289 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 241 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 343 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 149 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 61 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 379 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 226 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 382 |
| As first preference | 237 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 234 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 37% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 43% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 46% |
| no | 54% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 59.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Putnoe Primary School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Lane, , MK41 0DH