Mark Rutherford School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Wentworth Drive Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8PX |
| Phone | 01234290200 |
| Reference Number | 139160 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1180 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.36%
Girls: 48.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 103 | 216 |
| 8 | 95 | 98 | 193 |
| 9 | 116 | 88 | 204 |
| 10 | 115 | 103 | 218 |
| 11 | 115 | 108 | 223 |
| 12 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 13 | 30 | 52 | 82 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.5% |
| White, Other | 11.3% |
| African | 5.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.9% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | School inspection |
| 14 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 10 Mar 2020 | School inspection |
| 03 Mar 2016 | Short inspection |
| 04 Jan 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Mark Rutherford School | |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Oct 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Dec 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Dec 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jul 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jul 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
| 16 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.6% |
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:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.29 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.53 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 153 | 52 |
| Third Preference | 109 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 149 | 61 |
| Third Preference | 37 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Putnoe Primary School
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0.47 miles |
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The Hills Academy
Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT |
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Brickhill Primary School
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Renhold VC Primary School
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1 miles |
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
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1.13 miles |
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1.18 miles |
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Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
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1.27 miles |
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1.34 miles |
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1.38 miles |
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1.1 miles |
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1.74 miles |
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2.12 miles |
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2.16 miles |
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2.3 miles |
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3.8 miles |
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