Schools near MK40 4
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20 state primary schools within 2 miles and 13 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of MK40 4, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown. i
State primary schools near MK40 4
20 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of MK40 4, ranked by what matters to you. 5 more were left out by your filters.
- 74of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · places reached 0.85 miles in 2026 · 0.56 miles
How it scored 74
- 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
- Distancematters14.4 of 20 points
0.56 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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 0.85 miles away; this school is 0.56 miles from the middle of MK40 4, closer 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
Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.21 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
How it scored 69
- 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
- Distancematters17.9 of 20 points
0.21 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 68of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.16 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
How it scored 68
- 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
- Distancematters18.4 of 20 points
0.16 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 66of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.26 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
How it scored 66
- 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
- Distancematters17.4 of 20 points
0.26 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 63of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 63
- 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
- Distancematters8.7 of 20 points
1.1 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 60of 100
Places reached 1.20 miles in 2026 · 0.59 miles · results: top 42% in England
How it scored 60
- 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
- Distancematters14.1 of 20 points
0.59 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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 0.59 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 59of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 24% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)
How it scored 59
- Resultsmatters15.4 of 20 points
Top 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 74% 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 March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters1.9 of 20 points
1.8 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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 little1.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.1 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 little4.9 of 10 points
Classes average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 56of 100
Places reached 1.32 miles in 2026 · 0.50 miles · results: better than 26% of schools in England
How it scored 56
- Resultsmatters5.3 of 20 points
Better than 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 54% 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, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters15 of 20 points
0.50 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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 1.32 miles away; this school is 0.50 miles from the middle of MK40 4, closer than that. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little2.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 2.6 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 little3.6 of 10 points
Classes average 27.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 55of 100
Places reached 1.46 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 42% in England
How it scored 55
- 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
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters3.6 of 20 points
1.6 miles from the middle of MK40 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters17.4 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.46 miles away; this school is 1.64 miles from the middle of MK40 4, further than that. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 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 little2.4 of 10 points
Classes average 29.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 54of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · absence 4.7% (similar schools 5.8%)
How it scored 54
- Resultsmatters1.4 of 20 points
Better than 7% of 14,817 state schools in England: 39% 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, July 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters3.3 of 20 points
1.7 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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 little8.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.7% 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 little6.1 of 10 points
Classes average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near MK40 4
13 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of MK40 4, ranked by what matters to you. 4 more were left out by your filters.
Places reached 1.79 miles in 2026 · 0.06 miles · results: top 42% in England
How it scored 78
- 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
- Distancematters19.8 of 20 points
0.06 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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 0.06 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 75of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 27% in England
How it scored 75
- 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
- Distancematters11 of 20 points
2.3 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 72of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 1.6 miles
How it scored 72
- 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
- Distancematters13.6 of 20 points
1.6 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 71of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2020) · results: top 2% in England · 1.3 miles
How it scored 71
- 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
- Distancematters14.9 of 20 points
1.3 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 70of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 22% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)
How it scored 70
- 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
- Distancematters10 of 20 points
2.5 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 63of 100
Results: top 5% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard · 2.3 miles
How it scored 63
- 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
- Distancematters10.8 of 20 points
2.3 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 61of 100
Results: top 20% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 2.2 miles
How it scored 61
- 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
- Distancematters11.2 of 20 points
2.2 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 61of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2025): lowest area expected standard · classes of 20 on average
How it scored 61
- 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
- Distancematters7.7 of 20 points
3.1 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 60of 100
Nobody refused in 2026 · 1.9 miles · results: better than 42% of schools in England
How it scored 60
- 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
- Distancematters12.5 of 20 points
1.9 miles from the middle of MK40 4, 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
- 58of 100
Nobody refused in 2025 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · absence 6.4% (similar schools 8.5%)
How it scored 58
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters1.1 of 20 points
4.7 miles from the middle of MK40 4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2025 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Bedford Borough Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 10.7 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 26.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
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