Bedford Free School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AD |
| Phone | 01234332299 |
| Reference Number | 138228 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 525 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.43%
Girls: 48.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 64% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 49 | 57 | 106 |
| 8 | 52 | 54 | 106 |
| 9 | 56 | 49 | 105 |
| 10 | 58 | 49 | 107 |
| 11 | 55 | 46 | 101 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 16.4% |
| White, Other | 15.8% |
| White, British | 13.9% |
| African | 11.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 2025-06-09 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Priory Primary School
Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD |
0.51 miles |
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Peter Pan Nursery School
Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR |
0.52 miles |
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Cauldwell School
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR |
0.54 miles |
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Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS |
0.58 miles |
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Shackleton Primary School
Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ |
0.6 miles |
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Polam School
45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BU |
0.71 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP |
0.75 miles |
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Livingstone Primary School
Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG |
0.86 miles |
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King's Oak Primary School
Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH |
0.96 miles |
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Queen's Park Academy
Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA |
1.01 miles |
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Westfield Primary School
Chester Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HW |
1.12 miles |
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Edith Cavell Primary School
Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH |
1.15 miles |
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ |
1.19 miles |
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AT |
1.22 miles |
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Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7QZ |
1.25 miles |
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Camestone School
Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW |
1.27 miles |
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Great Ouse Primary Academy
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ |
1.3 miles |
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Elstow School
Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP |
1.37 miles |
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Hazeldene School
Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT |
1.5 miles |
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The Hills Academy
Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT |
1.52 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH |
0.08 miles |
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Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
0.24 miles |
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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
0.64 miles |
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St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA |
0.79 miles |
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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR |
1.12 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT |
1.13 miles |
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Bedford Modern School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
1.24 miles |
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Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX |
1.27 miles |
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KWS School
51 Brunel Road, Bedford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TJ |
1.29 miles |
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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ |
1.31 miles |
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Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
1.33 miles |
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Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
1.5 miles |
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7FZ |
1.61 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL |
2.03 miles |
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Mark Rutherford School
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX |
2.3 miles |
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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
2.38 miles |
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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
2.45 miles |
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Wixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
3.11 miles |
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Lincroft Academy
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE |
3.4 miles |
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Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
Renhold Road, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2PT |
3.78 miles |