Bedford Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Bedford, MK42 9TR
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 27% in England
9 of 12 in Bedford
Pupils
1,480
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
8.6%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.8 | 43.4 | 42.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29% | 35% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 32% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.00 | 0.43 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bedford Free School · 1.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Daubeney Academy · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 12% in England
- Castle Newnham School · 1.6 mi · Report card · Top 37% in England
- Goldington Academy · 2.0 mi · Report card · Top 15% in England
- Wixams Academy · 2.1 mi · Report card · Top 41% in England
- Biddenham International School and Sports College · 2.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 23% in England
Best secondary schools in Bedford · Best secondary schools in Bedfordshire
The neighbourhood
Bedford Academy is in Cauldwell (typical home £247,500, crime very high).
What is Bedford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bedford Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Bedford Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bedford Academy is in the bottom 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.