Mark Rutherford School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Mark Rutherford School.

Bedford, MK418PX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.4%
Continue in education or training
38.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 45.0%
Sustained employment
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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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%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
14 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wentworth Drive
Bedford, MK418PX
Phone
1234290200
Website
markrutherford.beds.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139160
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, MK41 8PX
Website
http://www.markrutherford.beds.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MARK RUTHERFORD SCHOOL TRUST
Capacity
1243 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
1,259
Free School Meals
23.0% (290 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
English Attainment 8:
9.4
Maths Attainment 8:
9.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
Ebacc English:
95.7%
Ebacc Entry:
17.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
83.8%
Ebacc Languages:
38.0%
Ebacc Maths:
97.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.05
Progress 8 Range:
-0.23 to 0.14
University Progression:
44.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
45.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
30.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
44%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
77 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.4 (+10.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.4 (+5.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
157
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,259 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(20 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome to Mark Rutherford School. The Headteacher highlights a broad and balanced curriculum and emphasises a safe, inclusive school community with opportunities for personal development.

Facilities

Two lecture theatres Two large indoor sports facilities 3G pitch STEM facility with planetarium and computer room Two Food Technology rooms A Level Chemistry laboratory

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 follows the National Curriculum in a broad and varied offer Specialist teaching in Music, Drama and Dance at KS3 Carousel of Design and Technology at KS3 Languages offered in KS3: French, Italian and Spanish Language learning continued from feeder primary schools with French in Year 7 KS3 taught in mixed ability tutor groups with tiered grouping for Maths and Languages after October half term KS4 options start in Year 10 with core Ethics and Philosophy and core Computing Sixth Form study of a minimum of three subjects at A Level or equivalent (BTEC) Two-week timetable cycle (Week A/Week B) with tutor periods at start and end of day

Admissions Criteria

All admissions to the school are coordinated by the Local Authority and for those living in Bedford Borough applications for a school place need to be made to the Admissions Team at Bedford Borough Council. Please find our admissions criteria document below and a link to the DfE School Admissions Code here. Admissions Policy PDF File.

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