Bedford Modern School
URN: 109728 • Bedford MK41 7NT
Overview
- Name
- Bedford Modern School
- URN
- 109728
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Payne (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234332500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7NT
Summary
Bedford Modern School is a co-educational independent day school located in Bedford, catering to students aged 7-18. With a rich 250-year history, the school prides itself on combining tradition with innovation, aiming to provide a modern and relevant education. The school community is described as unpretentious and inclusive, fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Bedford Modern School is designed to inspire a love of learning and critical thinking. Students are encouraged to engage in a broad range of academic subjects alongside a robust co-curricular programme, which promotes participation and personal development. The school also emphasizes the importance of student wellbeing, aiming to nurture resilience and emotional intelligence.
Community engagement is a key focus, with efforts to build positive relationships among students, staff, parents, and local organisations. The school is committed to widening access and enhancing its facilities, ensuring that it remains a supportive environment for all students as they prepare for future challenges.
The curriculum at Bedford Modern School is designed to inspire a love of learning and critical thinking. Students are encouraged to engage in a broad range of academic subjects alongside a robust co-curricular programme, which promotes participation and personal development. The school also emphasizes the importance of student wellbeing, aiming to nurture resilience and emotional intelligence.
Community engagement is a key focus, with efforts to build positive relationships among students, staff, parents, and local organisations. The school is committed to widening access and enhancing its facilities, ensuring that it remains a supportive environment for all students as they prepare for future challenges.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- Senior School Staff List (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- Careers (sen)
- Exam Results (sen)
- Pastoral – Senior School (sen)
- Senior School Curriculum (sen)
- Welcome (sen)
- here (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School (55.2)
- KWS School (53.9)
- Grange Academy (50.3)
- Ridgeway School (50.0)
- St Andrew's School (49.8)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1300
- Pupils
- 1252
- Boys
- 668
- Girls
- 584
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1252 | 668 | 584 | 1300 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1282 | 688 | 594 | 1300 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1282 | 713 | 569 | 1300 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1282 | 713 | 569 | 1300 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1255 | 719 | 536 | 1300 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1236 | 718 | 518 | 1250 | 0.00 |
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