Schools near MK40
The MK40 postcode district, in and around Bedford, Bedford. Within 2 miles of its middle there are 23 state primary schools; within 5 miles, 12 state secondary schools.
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The middle of MK40 is the average position of the 23 schools and nurseries we hold in it.
State primary schools near MK40
23 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of MK40, ranked by what matters to you. 5 more were left out by your filters.
- 68of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · 0.66 miles
How it scored 68
- Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points
Better than 35% of 14,817 state schools in England: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.4 of 20 points
0.66 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little3.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points
Classes average 21.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.54 miles
How it scored 65
- Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points
Better than 11% of 14,817 state schools in England: 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.6 of 20 points
0.54 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 2.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points
Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 64of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.56 miles
How it scored 64
- Resultsmatters3.2 of 20 points
Better than 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.4 of 20 points
0.56 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points
Classes average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 64of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.44 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
How it scored 64
- Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points
Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters15.6 of 20 points
0.44 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.7 of 10 points
Classes average 28.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 61of 100
Places reached 1.20 miles in 2026 · 0.57 miles · results: top 42% in England
How it scored 61
- Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points
Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, June 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.3 of 20 points
0.57 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.20 miles away; this school is 0.57 miles from the middle of MK40, closer than that. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.6 of 10 points
Classes average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 60of 100
0.40 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · places reached 0.32 miles in 2026
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters3.4 of 20 points
Better than 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters16 of 20 points
0.40 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters14.7 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.32 miles away; this school is 0.40 miles from the middle of MK40, further than that. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little8.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.4 of 10 points
Classes average 29.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 60of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 29% in England · places reached 0.85 miles in 2026
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points
Top 29% of 14,817 state schools in England: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters8 of 20 points
1.2 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters11.8 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.85 miles away; this school is 1.20 miles from the middle of MK40, further than that. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little4.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little1.1 of 10 points
Classes average 30.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 58of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: better than 37% of schools in England
How it scored 58
- Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points
Better than 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters5.6 of 20 points
1.4 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.9 of 10 points
Classes average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 58of 100
0.26 miles · places reached 0.22 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024)
How it scored 58
- Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points
Better than 19% of 14,817 state schools in England: 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.4 of 20 points
0.26 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters15.9 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.22 miles away; this school is 0.26 miles from the middle of MK40, further than that. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 5.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points
Classes average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 54of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · results: better than 41% of schools in England
How it scored 54
- Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points
Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters3.1 of 20 points
1.7 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 1.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points
Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near MK40
12 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of MK40, ranked by what matters to you. 4 more were left out by your filters.
- 77of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 27% in England
How it scored 77
- Resultsmatters14.7 of 20 points
Top 27% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.31 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters12.9 of 20 points
1.8 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 17.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 19.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Places reached 1.79 miles in 2026 · 0.68 miles · results: top 42% in England
How it scored 76
- Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points
Top 42% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.12 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.3 of 20 points
0.68 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.79 miles away; this school is 0.68 miles from the middle of MK40, closer than that. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 6.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 19.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 73of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2020) · results: top 2% in England · 0.73 miles
How it scored 73
- Resultsmatters19.8 of 20 points
Top 2% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +1.11 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, January 2020: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.1 of 20 points
0.73 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 108 of 168. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 19.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points
Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 71of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 1.7 miles
How it scored 71
- Resultsmatters10.3 of 20 points
Top 49% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.02 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, July 2025: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.2 of 20 points
1.7 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 16.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.9 of 10 points
Classes average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 69of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 22% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points
Top 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.40 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, December 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters9.2 of 20 points
2.7 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little2.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 21.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.6 of 10 points
Classes average 24.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 66of 100
Results: top 5% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard · 1.6 miles
How it scored 66
- Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points
Top 5% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.85 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.5 of 20 points
1.6 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 182 of 272. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little8.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 3.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.5 of 10 points
Classes average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 64of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · 2.4 miles · Ofsted report card (2025): lowest area expected standard
How it scored 64
- Resultsmatters9.3 of 20 points
Better than 46% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.05 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, November 2025: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.2 of 20 points
2.4 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little4.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 18.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.8 of 10 points
Classes average 20.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 63of 100
Results: top 20% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.8 miles
How it scored 63
- Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points
Top 20% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.43 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters12.8 of 20 points
1.8 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 270 of 285. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 6.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points
Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 59of 100
Places reached 2.72 miles in 2026 · 1.2 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard
How it scored 59
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters15.4 of 20 points
1.2 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.72 miles away; this school is 1.16 miles from the middle of MK40, closer than that. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 4.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little1.8 of 10 points
Classes average 29.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 59of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · 2.3 miles · results: better than 42% of schools in England
How it scored 59
- Resultsmatters8.5 of 20 points
Better than 42% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.09 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.8 of 20 points
2.3 miles from the middle of MK40, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 33.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points
Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
How the ranking works
Each school gets a score out of 100. Every factor you care about scores the school from 0 to 1 on a published figure, and counts in proportion to how much you said it matters. The points under each school add up to its score.
- Results. Where the school's newest result sits among every state school in England with a result that year: the top 1% scores 1 and the lowest 0. Primary: pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11. Secondary: Progress 8 (the newest is 2023/24) or Attainment 8.
- Ofsted. Outstanding or exceptional 1; good, strong or ISI standards met 0.75; expected standard 0.5; requires improvement or needs attention 0.25; inadequate, urgent improvement or standards not met 0. A report card is scored by its lowest area.
- Distance. 1 at the school gate, falling to 0 at the furthest you said you would travel, as the crow flies.
- Getting in. What the newest figures we hold show happened, never a forecast: 1 if nobody was refused, or if the school is no further away than the last place offered, falling to 0 at twice that distance. Where we hold only DfE's applications figures: 1 if every family that put it first was offered a place, 0.25 if not. Councils measure distance their own way, often by walking route, and siblings, faith or a catchment can come before distance.
- Attendance and behaviour. Absence and suspensions against schools with a similar intake: the same as them scores 0.5, better scores more.
- Class size. 1 for classes of 20, 0 for 32.
A figure we do not hold counts at the middle, 0.5, and the school's reasons say so. Ties go to the nearer school. Special schools and colleges are not listed.
Sources: DfE school performance tables; Ofsted and the Independent Schools Inspectorate; councils' offer-day figures; DfE applications and offers; DfE pupil absence, suspensions and class sizes; DfE Get Information about Schools.
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