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Best Schools in Bedford

Discover the top-rated educational institutions in Bedford. Our comprehensive guide covers Ofsted ratings, academic rankings, and vital statistics for local families.

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Total Schools

81

Outstanding

7

Primary Pupils

16,890

Secondary Pupils

13,797

Nurseries

2

Nursery Pupils

278

54 Primary 15 Secondary 9 Independent 2 Nurseries

Best Primary Schools

Top performing primary education providers in Bedford.

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Cotton End Forest School

Requires improvement groups 418 Pupils calendar_today Age 2-11
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #1 in Bedford

location_on High Road, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AG

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Cauldwell School

Good groups 419 Pupils calendar_today Age 4-11
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #2 in Bedford

location_on Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR

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Elstow School

Good groups 418 Pupils calendar_today Age 4-11
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #3 in Bedford

location_on Abbey Fields, Bedford, MK42 9GP

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Great Denham Primary School

Outstanding groups 677 Pupils calendar_today Age 3-11
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #4 in Bedford

location_on Greenkeepers Road, Bedford, MK40 4GG

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Hazeldene School

Good groups 437 Pupils calendar_today Age 3-11
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #5 in Bedford

location_on Stancliffe Road, Bedford, MK41 9AT

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Best Secondary Schools

Top performing secondary education providers in Bedford.

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Goldington Academy

Good groups 942 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-16
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location_on Haylands Way, Bedford, MK41 9BX

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Sharnbrook Academy

Requires improvement groups 1685 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-18
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location_on Odell Road, Bedford, MK44 1JL

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Wixams Academy

Requires improvement groups 933 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-19
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location_on Green Lane, Bedford, MK42 6BA

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Bedford Free School

Outstanding groups 525 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-16
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #4 in Bedford

location_on Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AD

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St Thomas More Catholic School

Good groups 929 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-18
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location_on Tyne Crescent, Bedford, MK41 7UL

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Best Nursery Schools

Top performing nursery education providers in Bedford.

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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Outstanding groups 161 Pupils calendar_today Age 2-5

location_on Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS

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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding groups 122 Pupils calendar_today Age 2-5

location_on Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR

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