Bedford has 14 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 57% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 12 May 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 7 good, strong or expected
- 6 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Free School | Outstanding | 16 Jan 2020 | MK42 |
| Bedford Academy | Good | 22 Mar 2023 | MK42 |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College | Good | 27 Mar 2019 | MK40 |
| Castle Newnham School | Expected | 17 Mar 2026 | MK40 |
| Goldington Academy | Strong | 12 May 2026 | MK41 |
| Kempston Academy | Good | 13 Sept 2018 | MK42 |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | Good | 5 Oct 2023 | MK41 |
| Wootton Academy | Good | 8 Nov 2017 | MK43 |
| Daubeney Academy | Requires improvement | 22 Feb 2023 | MK42 |
| Lincroft Academy | Requires improvement | 24 Feb 2022 | MK43 |
| Mark Rutherford School | Needs attention | 11 Nov 2025 | MK41 |
| Marston Vale Middle School | Requires improvement | 8 Jun 2022 | MK43 |
| Sharnbrook Academy | Requires improvement | 22 Jun 2022 | MK44 |
| Wixams Academy | Needs attention | 3 Mar 2026 | MK42 |