Bedford has 273 schools, nurseries, childminders and care settings with a published Ofsted grade. 92% were judged good or better at their latest inspection, against 93% across England. The most recent inspection here was on 1 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
By kind of setting
94% good or better · England 97%
99% good or better · England 94%
- Nursery schools2
100% good or better · England 97%
89% good or better · England 89%
57% good or better · England 81%
100% good or better · England 90%
100% good or better · England 74%
100% good or better · England 94%
100% good or better · England 98%
83% good or better · England 82%
Latest inspections in Bedford
All latest reports- lowestExpected
- Polam School Nursery18 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Bedford· very positive tone· Lisa SmithlowestExpected
- Skills4Stem Ltd8 Sept 2026 ·Independent Learning Provider· Bedford· positive tone· Georgina Ager, Christine Blowman, Jonny Wright +2lowestExpected
- RI to be good
- Good
- Good
- Good
- Autism Bedfordshire Summer Scheme4 Aug 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Bedford· very positive tone· Claudia LambertlowestStrong
- Ultimate Activity Camps at Bedford Modern School4 Aug 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Bedford· positive tone· Sheila SideylowestExpected
- RI to be good
273 settings counted: those with a published grade that aren’t known to have closed. Report cards count by their lowest area grade.