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Bedford Modern School

Other independent school · Bedford, MK41 7NT

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#272 of 2,536

Better than 89% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages7 to 18
Pupils1,219
GenderMixed
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr David Payne
Local authorityBedford
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 109728.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBedfordEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.2444.146.2
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 maths0%56.6%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4154--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolBedfordEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.42.55, better than England, better than Bedford30.1435
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels42.31, better than England, better than Bedford30.735.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better26.4%, better than England, better than Bedford10.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.13, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study142--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,219
Girls560
Boys659
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.223
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.91.9%
Higher education65.1%
Employment18.1%
Apprenticeship4.7%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.7%
Further education0.7%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Bedford Modern School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryEdith Cavell Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryLivingstone Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.5 miNot applicableBedford Greenacre Independent SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimaryGreat Ouse Primary AcademyFree schools
Good
0.5 miNot applicablePolam SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miPrimaryPriory Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miNot applicableBedford SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.9 miNot applicablePilgrims Pre-Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.9 miPrimaryScott Primary School & NurseryCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Bedford Modern School

How does Bedford Modern School rank in England?

Bedford Modern School ranks 272 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 89% of schools).

What are Bedford Modern School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Bedford Modern School was B+, and 26.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Bedford Modern School?

Bedford Modern School has 1,219 pupils aged 7 to 18.

Does Bedford Modern School have a sixth form?

Yes, Bedford Modern 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.