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Bedford Free School

State school · Bedford, MK42 9AD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 525 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
525 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Bedford Council
School ownership
Advantage Schools

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Jane Herron

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Cauldwell School 27 %
OtherUnkn 21 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Priory Primary School 11 %
King's Oak Primary School 11 %
Shackleton Primary School 9 %
Elstow School 8 %
Livingstone Primary School 7 %
Camestone School 3 %
Springfield Primary School 3 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54.1%
LA avg.
44.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
39
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

525
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Cauldwell Street
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 9AD
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Telephone: 01234 332299

Email: info@bedfordfreeschool.co.uk

Website: http://www.bedfordfreeschool.co.uk

Local authority: Bedford Council

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School data & information Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD
525 Pupil numbers
28.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
67 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
39 Number of teachers
5 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54.1%
LA avg.
44.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
52.70
LA avg.
44.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

1.11 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 4

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Bedford Free School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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