Schools in Central Bedfordshire
134 schools in the Central Bedfordshire council area: 96 primary, 26 secondary, 2 all-through, 2 nursery, plus 8 special. 6 are independent. 34 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (96)
- Ardley Hill AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Ashton St Peter's VA C of E SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 45% Oversubscribed
- Aspley Guise Village SchoolState · Ages 5–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Beaudesert Lower SchoolState · Ages 4–9Ofsted:Good· 2024 Oversubscribed
- Beecroft AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 39%
- Biggleswade AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Caddington Village SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Caldecote Church of England AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024 Oversubscribed
- Campton AcademyState · Ages 5–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Chalton Lower SchoolState · Ages 4–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Clifton All Saints AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 65% Oversubscribed
- Clipstone Brook Lower SchoolState · Ages 3–9Ofsted:Good· 2025
- Cranfield Church of England AcademyState · Ages 2–9 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024
- Derwent Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 78% Oversubscribed
- Dovery AcademyState · Ages 3–9Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025 Oversubscribed
- Dunstable Icknield Lower SchoolState · Ages 3–9Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2023
- Dunton CofE Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023
- Eaton Bray AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Eversholt Lower SchoolState · Ages 4–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Everton Heath Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Fairfield Park Lower SchoolState · Ages 3–9Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Flitwick Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Gothic Mede AcademyState · Ages 3–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Gravenhurst AcademyState · Ages 5–9Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024 Oversubscribed
- Greenfield CofE VC Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024
- Greenleas SchoolState · Ages 2–9Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Hadrian AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Harlington Lower SchoolState · Ages 4–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Haynes Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9Ofsted:Good· 2023 Oversubscribed
- Heathwood Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9Ofsted:Good· 2023 Oversubscribed
- Hockliffe Lower SchoolState · Ages 4–9Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025
- Houghton Conquest Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Houghton Regis Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 36% Oversubscribed
- Husborne Crawley Lower SchoolState · Ages 4–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- John Donne Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Requires improvement· 2023KS2 expected standard: 29%
- Kensworth Church of England AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Kingsmoor Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025
- Laburnum Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: expected standard· 2025KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Lancot SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Langford Village AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Lark Rise AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 88% Oversubscribed
- Lawnside AcademyState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2023 Oversubscribed
- Leedon Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9Report card: areas need attention· 2026
- Lidlington Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022 Oversubscribed
- Lime Tree Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Linslade Lower SchoolState · Ages 3–9Report card: expected standard· 2025 Oversubscribed
- Maple Tree Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 71% Oversubscribed
- Marston Moreteyne VC SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024
- Maulden Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Meppershall Church of England AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 30%
- Moggerhanger Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Northill CofE AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024
- Orchard School & NurseryIndependent · Ages 0–9Independent inspection
- Potton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 41% Oversubscribed
- Pulford CofE VA Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023
- Ramsey Manor Lower SchoolState · Ages 4–9Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024
- Raynsford Church of England AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 81% Oversubscribed
- Ridgmont Lower SchoolState · Ages 3–9Report card: strong areas· 2025
- Robert Peel Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Roecroft Lower SchoolState · Ages 5–9Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025
- Russell Lower SchoolState · Ages 5–9Ofsted:Good· 2022 Oversubscribed
- Shefford Lower SchoolState · Ages 3–9Ofsted:Good· 2023 Oversubscribed
- Shillington Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Silsoe CofE VC Lower SchoolState · Ages 4–9 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023
- Slip End Village SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Southcott Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Southill Lower SchoolState · Ages 3–9Report card: strong areas· 2025 Oversubscribed
- St Andrew's CofE VC Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026
- St Christophers AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 33%
- St Leonards CE AcademyState · Ages 5–9 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 62% Oversubscribed
- St Mary's CofE Academy StotfoldState · Ages 5–9 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025 Oversubscribed
- St Mary's VA CofE Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026
- St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 38%
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 73% Oversubscribed
- St. Augustine's AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 32% Oversubscribed
- Stanbridge Lower SchoolState · Ages 3–9Ofsted:Good· 2022 Oversubscribed
- Stondon Lower SchoolState · Ages 5–9Ofsted:Good· 2022
- Studham Village CofE AcademyState · Ages 2–9 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024
- Sundon Lower SchoolState · Ages 3–9Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Sutton CofE VA Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2025
- Swallowfield PrimaryState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Templefield Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- The Firs Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9Ofsted:Good· 2023
- The Mary Bassett Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9Ofsted:Good· 2024
- The Rushmere Park AcademyState · Ages 2–9Report card: strong areas· 2026
- The Vale AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Thomas Whitehead Church of England AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 39%
- Thornhill Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 68% Oversubscribed
- Tithe Farm Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 41%
- Toddington St George Church of England SchoolState · Ages 3–9 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022 Oversubscribed
- Totternhoe Church of England AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 18%
- Watling Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9Ofsted:Some aspects not as strong· 2024 Oversubscribed
- Westoning Lower SchoolState · Ages 2–9Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Woburn Lower SchoolState · Ages 4–9Ofsted:Good· 2023 Oversubscribed
- Wrestlingworth CofE Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–7 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023
Secondary schools (26)
- Alameda Middle SchoolState · Ages 9–13Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 51%
- All Saints Academy DunstableState · Ages 11–18 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2024Attainment 8: 36.9
- Arnold AcademyState · Ages 9–13Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Brooklands Middle SchoolState · Ages 9–13Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 48%
- Cedars Upper SchoolState · Ages 13–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 48.5
- Edward Peake CofE VC SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 4%
- Etonbury AcademyState · Ages 9–19Ofsted:Good· 2025Attainment 8: 45.5
- Fulbrook SchoolState · Ages 9–16Report card: expected standard· 2026Attainment 8: 42.9
- Gilbert Inglefield AcademyState · Ages 9–13Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 20%
- Harlington Upper SchoolState · Ages 13–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 47.8
- Henlow Church of England AcademyState · Ages 9–16 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 42.7
- Holywell SchoolState · Ages 9–13 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 27%
- Houstone SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 46.1 Oversubscribed
- Leighton Middle SchoolState · Ages 9–13Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 78%
- Linslade SchoolState · Ages 9–13Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Manshead Church of England AcademyState · Ages 11–19 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 43.0
- Parkfields Middle SchoolState · Ages 9–13Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Pix Brook AcademyState · Ages 9–16Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Queensbury AcademyState · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2024Attainment 8: 40.0
- Redborne Upper School and Community CollegeState · Ages 13–18Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 46.6 Oversubscribed
- Robert Bloomfield AcademyState · Ages 9–13Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 42%
- Samuel Whitbread AcademyState · Ages 13–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 46.7 Oversubscribed
- Sandy Secondary SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 40.8
- Stratton SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 38.9 Oversubscribed
- Vandyke Upper SchoolState · Ages 13–18Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 48.2 Oversubscribed
- Woodland Middle School AcademyState · Ages 9–13Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 39%
All-through schools (2)
- OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade CampusIndependent · Ages 7–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 59.1
- Priory AcademyState · Ages 9–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 46.2
Nursery schools (2)
- Westfield Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–5Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Willow Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–5Ofsted:Good· 2024
Special schools (8)
- Benjamin CollegeIndependent special · Ages 12–18Independent inspection
- Claystone SchoolIndependent special · Ages 4–11Independent inspection
- Esland Bedford SchoolIndependent special · Ages 8–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 16.6
- Ivel Valley School & CollegeState special · Ages 3–19Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Oak Bank SchoolState special · Ages 9–19Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024Attainment 8: 5.8
- Stannard SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–18Independent inspection
- The Chiltern SchoolState special · Ages 3–19Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Weatherfield AcademyState special · Ages 7–19Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 0.5
Nearby council areas
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Central Bedfordshire may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data