Bedford has 3 independent schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 74% of independent schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 1 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Independent schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWS School | Expected | 16 Jun 2026 | MK41 |
| Bedford School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | MK40 |
| Polam School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | MK40 |