A-level 2024/25
#173 of 2,536
Better than 93% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 109718.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 14.2 | 44.1 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 62% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 41.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 9% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 56.6% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 145 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 44.76, better than England, better than Bedford | 30.14 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 45.52, better than England, better than Bedford | 30.7 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | A- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 44.8%, better than England, better than Bedford | 10.7% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.32, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 139 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 994 |
| Girls | 0 |
| Boys | 994 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 285 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 87.4% |
| Higher education | 75.6% |
| Employment | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 3% |
| Further education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | All-through | Castle Newnham School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Priory Primary School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Livingstone Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Polam School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Bedford Girls' School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Bedford Free School | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Edith Cavell Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Goldington Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. |
Bedford School ranks 173 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 93% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Bedford School was B+, and 44.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Bedford School has 994 pupils aged 7 to 19.
Yes, Bedford School teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.