Mark Rutherford School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Bedford, MK41 8PX
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 38% in England
8 of 12 in Bedford
Pupils
1,150
First preferences per place
0.83
2026/27
Absence
9.1%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.9 | 45.4 | 41.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 44% | 40% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 43% | 33% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.03 | -0.05 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Goldington Academy · 1.1 mi · Report card · Top 15% in England
- St Thomas More Catholic School · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Castle Newnham School · 1.5 mi · Report card · Top 37% in England
- Bedford Free School · 2.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Bedford Academy · 3.0 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- Biddenham International School and Sports College · 3.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 23% in England
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The neighbourhood
Mark Rutherford School is in Putnoe (typical home £366,500, crime very low).
What is Mark Rutherford School's Ofsted rating?
Mark Rutherford School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Mark Rutherford School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Mark Rutherford School is in the bottom 38% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.