Bedford Modern School

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

Bedford, MK417NT Age 7-18 Mixed 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

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Source: GIAS
Address
Manton Lane
Bedford, MK417NT

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109728
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT
Age range
7-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1300 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
1,282
Special Educational Needs
0.2% (3 pupils)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
54 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
107
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,282 pupils
7-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
(13 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
(26 students)
Music (GCE A level)
(6 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
(15 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
(18 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring Excellence"

Kindness Respect Resilience Confidence Ambition Responsibility Integrity

Head Teacher's Message

In the Headmaster’s Welcome, Bedford Modern School is described as proud of its 250-year-old tradition while being resolutely innovative and forward-looking. The head emphasises inclusion, wellbeing, and developing students to be their best self, guided by the five-year Inspiring Excellence strategy.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) CCF (Cadet) Outreach Outdoor and Adventurous Education School Trips Performance Arts Music

Sports

Rowing

Facilities

Blue-floor gym Astro turf Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) Outdoor green spaces Swimming Pool King Room Refectory Howard Hall Christopher Fry Hall

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care operates from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Breakfast Club runs in the Refectory from 7:30am to 8:30am (no charge for breakfast items). Junior School day is 8:45am–3:45pm with supervision from 8:00am and after‑school care available until 6:00pm. Senior School day is 8:40am–4:00pm with Common Rooms open from 8:00am; after‑school activities run termly and the Library is open after school until 6:00pm. After School Care contact number: 07785 222370.

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