Bedford Free School
Free schools
Bedford, MK42 9AD
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 34% in England
3 of 12 in Bedford
Pupils
536
First preferences per place
1.54
2026/27
Absence
7.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | 52.7 | 46.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 54% | 37% | |
| Average English grade | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 55% | 60% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.99 | 1.11 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Castle Newnham School · 0.8 mi · Report card · Top 37% in England
- Bedford Academy · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- Goldington Academy · 1.3 mi · Report card · Top 15% in England
- Biddenham International School and Sports College · 1.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 23% in England
- Daubeney Academy · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 12% in England
- St Thomas More Catholic School · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
Best secondary schools in Bedford · Best secondary schools in Bedfordshire
The neighbourhood
Bedford Free School is in Cauldwell (typical home £247,500, crime very high).
What is Bedford Free School's Ofsted rating?
Bedford Free School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Bedford Free School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bedford Free School is in the top 34% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.