Bedford Girls' School

A other independent school school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bedford Girls' School.

Bedford, MK420BX Age 7-18 Girls intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cardington Road
Bedford, MK420BX
Phone
1234361900
Website
bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109727
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX
Website
https://www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk/
Age range
7-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Capacity
1202 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
977
Special Educational Needs
0.2% (2 pupils)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
40 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
81
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
977 pupils
7-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Bold Imaginative Reflective

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headmistress emphasises a future‑focused IB education, technology integration and empowering girls with the attributes and self‑confidence to seize opportunities in a safe, joyful community.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Athletics & Cross Country Cricket Hockey Lacrosse Netball Rowing Swimming Tennis

Facilities

Chequers Café Greens Kitchen Learning Resources Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Accredited International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in the Junior School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in the Sixth Form Underpinning by the International Baccalaureate philosophy of education Focus on technology and integrating technology into teaching Continuity and progression from Year 3 through Upper Sixth

Admissions Criteria

The admissions process is designed to be enjoyable and should not be feared by students or parents! We want all our pupils to be happy, so it is paramount that we select those girls that we believe will be truly suited to our environment. In turn you are not committed until you accept the offer. The main points of admission are ages 7, 9, 11, 13 and Sixth Form. We welcome applicants to all year groups, spaces permitting.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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