School Summary

Bedford College


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Principal: Ian Pryce
Bedford College
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 9AH
Telephone: 01234291000
Website:

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AdministrativeWard (code): E05008753
AdministrativeWard (name): Castle
AdmissionsPolicy (code): 0
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Boarders (code): 9
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County (name): Bedfordshire
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Diocese (code): 0000
Diocese (name): Not applicable
DistrictAdministrative (code): E06000055
DistrictAdministrative (name): Bedford
EBD (name): Not applicable
Easting: 504959
EdByOther (name): Not applicable
EstablishmentAccredited (code): 0
EstablishmentAccredited (name): Not applicable
EstablishmentName: Bedford College
EstablishmentNumber: 8000
EstablishmentStatus (code): 1
EstablishmentStatus (name): Open
EstablishmentTypeGroup (code): 1
EstablishmentTypeGroup (name): Colleges
FEHEIdentifier: 106319
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FurtherEducationType (name): General Further Education College
GOR (code): G
GOR (name): East of England
GSSLACode (name): E06000055
Gender (code): 3
Gender (name): Mixed
HeadFirstName: Ian
HeadLastName: Pryce
HeadPreferredJobTitle: Principal
HeadTitle (name): Mr
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LA (code): 822
LA (name): Bedford
LSOA (code): E01017473
LSOA (name): Bedford 015B
LastChangedDate: 20-06-2023
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MSOA (code): E02003630
MSOA (name): Bedford 015
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Northing: 249438
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OfficialSixthForm (code): 0
OfficialSixthForm (name): Not applicable
OfstedLastInsp: 26-09-2019
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OfstedSpecialMeasures (code): 0
OfstedSpecialMeasures (name): Not applicable
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ParliamentaryConstituency (code): E14000552
ParliamentaryConstituency (name): Bedford
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PhaseOfEducation (code): 6
PhaseOfEducation (name): 16 plus
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Postcode: MK42 9AH
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PreviousLA (code): 820
PreviousLA (name): Pre LGR (2009) Bedfordshire
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QABName (code): 0
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RSCRegion (name): North-West London and South-Central England
ReasonEstablishmentClosed (code): 00
ReasonEstablishmentClosed (name): Not applicable
ReasonEstablishmentOpened (code): 00
ReasonEstablishmentOpened (name): Not applicable
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SpecialClasses (code): 0
SpecialClasses (name): Not applicable
StatutoryHighAge: 99
StatutoryLowAge: 16
Street: Cauldwell Street
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TelephoneNum: 01234291000
Town: Bedford
TrustSchoolFlag (code): 0
TrustSchoolFlag (name): Not applicable
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TypeOfEstablishment (code): 18
TypeOfEstablishment (name): Further education
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UKPRN: 10000610
UPRN: 10002963194
URN: 130597
UrbanRural (code): C1
UrbanRural (name): (England/Wales) Urban city and town
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nationalPhoneNumber: "01234 291291"
internationalPhoneNumber: "+44 1234 291291"
formattedAddress: "Bromham Rd, Bedford MK40 2BS, UK"
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rating: 4
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websiteUri: "http:\/\/www.bedfordsixthform.ac.uk\/"
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wheelchairAccessibleEntrance: true
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Excellent college, had a look around after emailing and requesting, refurbishment on going but got told the plans.\nLecturers there are 100%for the kids as business model is less adhered to. They want what is best for the students, really impressive accolades of lecturers. College of the year,\nI have high expectations for this, look out for my update.\nUpdate:\nA*A*A* well done guys, really happy with the level of service, with a dedicated personal tutor for the students and lecturers just teach! Ladies and gentlemen, this is private education level without the fees, what aren't more people coming here!","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Excellent college, had a look around after emailing and requesting, refurbishment on going but got told the plans.\nLecturers there are 100%for the kids as business model is less adhered to. They want what is best for the students, really impressive accolades of lecturers. College of the year,\nI have high expectations for this, look out for my update.\nUpdate:\nA*A*A* well done guys, really happy with the level of service, with a dedicated personal tutor for the students and lecturers just teach! Ladies and gentlemen, this is private education level without the fees, what aren't more people coming here!","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Guardian Devil","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/104277395545598305580\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMSo3urxVJ8ARWkLKXEnmewK3HwNkqLasX8Z83RuzQe6K2I=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5"},"publishTime":"2021-05-16T05:38:05Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"10 months ago","rating":2,"text":{"text":"It was great in my first year but now it just treats us like a secondary school, and my friends are leaving because of it. Has a wide variety of courses most places don't offer though so I'm glad for that","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"It was great in my first year but now it just treats us like a secondary school, and my friends are leaving because of it. Has a wide variety of courses most places don't offer though so I'm glad for that","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Holly Connell","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/117251129199908808757\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMT_AmG0h5PMDpJuANDhfTMoMNJro60Z-ZE1Q_DBgXy13eJv=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-10-13T15:53:43Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"As a former student, I must this sixth form has made me a better person and pushed me to strive for the best in life. I would recommend everyone who wants their kids to do well!","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"As a former student, I must this sixth form has made me a better person and pushed me to strive for the best in life. I would recommend everyone who wants their kids to do well!","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Jakub G","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/104812406987119183903\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AAcHTtd-Nn2kQLLX4QWl4XRR2rLJiJRdX_79-ov4mUOOGXC1=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2021-11-12T19:22:38Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Very accommodating and a great place to start your higher education, helpful staff that are always available to answer any queries.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Very accommodating and a great place to start your higher education, helpful staff that are always available to answer any queries.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Abdu Ricen","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/109332422274858005755\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMQO5l1GXywNRtzX9Au_Rf5JmzYVU7YFWt8ga2xyDL3pRV0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-03-16T13:22:50Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":1,"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Dionist","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/108479416330973031312\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMRYNp15jFayWdMo1tpomZazftuYaaDj-f3S1yTVimkBo-U=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3"},"publishTime":"2018-02-15T08:38:45Z"}]