Bedford Free School
Bedford Free School is a secondary school (Free schools), ages 11–16, in Bedford, MK42, in the Bedford council area. It has 536 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 April 2025): Standards maintained. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Standards maintained — inspected 24 April 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Outstanding (15 January 2020) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 1.11 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 36.7 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 98 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 536 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 29.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 66.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 4.38% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.19% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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