A-level 2024/25
#487 of 2,536
Better than 80% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 109727.
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. | 13.6 | 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 | 113 | - | - |
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. | 39.24, better than England, better than Bedford | 30.14 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 39.41, better than England, better than Bedford | 30.7 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B | - | - |
| AAB or better | 19.1%, similar to England, better than Bedford | 10.7% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.08, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 86 | - | - |
| 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 | 843 |
| Girls | 843 |
| Boys | 0 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 174 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 4 |
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. | 89.3% |
| Higher education | 74.8% |
| Employment | 11.7% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 4.9% |
| Further education | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Bedford Free School | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Shackleton Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Nursery | Cherry Trees Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | All-through | Castle Newnham School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Bedford School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Priory Primary School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Nursery | Peter Pan Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Feb 2013. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Cauldwell School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | King's Oak Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | Polam School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
Bedford Girls' School ranks 487 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 80% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Bedford Girls' School was B, and 19.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Bedford Girls' School has 843 pupils aged 7 to 18.
Yes, Bedford Girls' School teaches students up to age 18.
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.