School Summary
Bedford Girls' School
Girls: 949
Total Pupils: 949
Opened: 01-09-2011
Ofsted:
Headteacher: Gemma Gibson
Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 0BX
Telephone: 01234361900
Website: https://www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk/
Headteacher: Gemma Gibson
Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 0BX
Telephone: 01234361900
Website: https://www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk/
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