School Summary
Bedford Free School
Girls: 249
Total Pupils: 499
Opened: 01-09-2012
Principal: Jane Herron
Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 9AD
Telephone: 01234332299
Website: http://www.bedfordfreeschool.co.uk/
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":3,"text":{"text":"I think hell is lovely at this time of year. I don't think Satan will ever approve of this school,I am just being honest no hate to anyone even though I do go to this school myself. Much better than rbms but still kinda unfair as loads of rules are unfair and our lunch breaks are really long. Most of the teachers don't understand the meaning of manners and respect.\n\nHonest,High expactations and respect?!\nthe students respect the teachers but the teachers can be really rude even when the student is respectful and if you even try to talk when you have been asked to say something you can still loose a credit.\n\ndont go here unless you want to suffer.\n\nbesides this the school is really great.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I think hell is lovely at this time of year. I don't think Satan will ever approve of this school,I am just being honest no hate to anyone even though I do go to this school myself. Much better than rbms but still kinda unfair as loads of rules are unfair and our lunch breaks are really long. Most of the teachers don't understand the meaning of manners and respect.\n\nHonest,High expactations and respect?!\nthe students respect the teachers but the teachers can be really rude even when the student is respectful and if you even try to talk when you have been asked to say something you can still loose a credit.\n\ndont go here unless you want to suffer.\n\nbesides this the school is really great.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Rachael Weatherall","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/114032483571672718645\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjUUT9oR2uwTGpH8bQUzN0IW7gXqMBt7jVolyApLOmQ7f1HZ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2018-06-15T14:53:16Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"6 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"My sister in law went to this school, she was always a happy girl full of energy but was miserable at this school and her mental health was suffering. She was not like herself at all, she wasn't eating, she wouldn't go out; but because it cost quite a bit of money, she felt guilty asking to move schools, so she let herself continue to get bullied by the students and the teachers. When the school was approached by her parents, they were more bothered that she said they were mean and rude, and got defensive rather than trying to help solve the problem. They took it out on the child, making her feel wrong for expressing her feelings and the situation. Now that she's moved schools, she's much happier, she's doing so much better in her subjects because the teachers are approachable, and she feels comfortable speaking up about any problems. I don't believe Bedford Free School cares about the psychology of its students (which is the most important thing) I think they only care about their image and being in control. I definitely won't consider this school for my own daughter when she leaves primary school as I don't think she will benefit from them in any way.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My sister in law went to this school, she was always a happy girl full of energy but was miserable at this school and her mental health was suffering. She was not like herself at all, she wasn't eating, she wouldn't go out; but because it cost quite a bit of money, she felt guilty asking to move schools, so she let herself continue to get bullied by the students and the teachers. When the school was approached by her parents, they were more bothered that she said they were mean and rude, and got defensive rather than trying to help solve the problem. They took it out on the child, making her feel wrong for expressing her feelings and the situation. Now that she's moved schools, she's much happier, she's doing so much better in her subjects because the teachers are approachable, and she feels comfortable speaking up about any problems. I don't believe Bedford Free School cares about the psychology of its students (which is the most important thing) I think they only care about their image and being in control. I definitely won't consider this school for my own daughter when she leaves primary school as I don't think she will benefit from them in any way.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"J Phoenix","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/104165358644347159298\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJJ39eOn5cOq8lpAx-LcSy1-itNl-ZfvHZ3EOBModg24w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2017-08-07T16:55:26Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"6 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"My sister was bullied horrendously at this school by pupils and teachers alike to the point she developed severe depression and even became suicidal. You better hope I don't come across the people responsible.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My sister was bullied horrendously at this school by pupils and teachers alike to the point she developed severe depression and even became suicidal. You better hope I don't come across the people responsible.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Connor Canagon (PadlockPunk)","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/103468689925397081270\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjVWfBWtL8ldEjuR32OnoX14w54aAhauiQiRfOm1FqaJ6g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2017-08-07T10:25:50Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"i hate thius school it makes me want to kiull myself there is holes in the wall the toilets are all out of order we have porterloos every teacher hates jaycas why are they doing this what is wrong with them bullying is against the law .","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"i hate thius school it makes me want to kiull myself there is holes in the wall the toilets are all out of order we have porterloos every teacher hates jaycas why are they doing this what is wrong with them bullying is against the law .","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"JIMINSJAMS1995","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/106782477623827394232\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjWEWlO89yzlTEX8iWJuG39d2UHHaQro92_fAQwRIOW86sM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2018-04-12T12:58:36Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"6 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Children are children everywhere. But here the members of staff are taking the discipline and the respect to a high standard of expectation. An island of high moral principles.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Children are children everywhere. But here the members of staff are taking the discipline and the respect to a high standard of expectation. An island of high moral principles.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Manuel Armencea","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/117318639958031487586\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjWfFx4jlnFkusGwYPyIHD_cQtvcJZumUBufyEPNP15w0_0N=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3"},"publishTime":"2017-04-24T08:01:53Z"}]
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":3,"text":{"text":"I think hell is lovely at this time of year. I don't think Satan will ever approve of this school,I am just being honest no hate to anyone even though I do go to this school myself. Much better than rbms but still kinda unfair as loads of rules are unfair and our lunch breaks are really long. Most of the teachers don't understand the meaning of manners and respect.\n\nHonest,High expactations and respect?!\nthe students respect the teachers but the teachers can be really rude even when the student is respectful and if you even try to talk when you have been asked to say something you can still loose a credit.\n\ndont go here unless you want to suffer.\n\nbesides this the school is really great.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I think hell is lovely at this time of year. I don't think Satan will ever approve of this school,I am just being honest no hate to anyone even though I do go to this school myself. Much better than rbms but still kinda unfair as loads of rules are unfair and our lunch breaks are really long. Most of the teachers don't understand the meaning of manners and respect.\n\nHonest,High expactations and respect?!\nthe students respect the teachers but the teachers can be really rude even when the student is respectful and if you even try to talk when you have been asked to say something you can still loose a credit.\n\ndont go here unless you want to suffer.\n\nbesides this the school is really great.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Rachael Weatherall","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/114032483571672718645\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjUUT9oR2uwTGpH8bQUzN0IW7gXqMBt7jVolyApLOmQ7f1HZ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2018-06-15T14:53:16Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"6 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"My sister in law went to this school, she was always a happy girl full of energy but was miserable at this school and her mental health was suffering. She was not like herself at all, she wasn't eating, she wouldn't go out; but because it cost quite a bit of money, she felt guilty asking to move schools, so she let herself continue to get bullied by the students and the teachers. When the school was approached by her parents, they were more bothered that she said they were mean and rude, and got defensive rather than trying to help solve the problem. They took it out on the child, making her feel wrong for expressing her feelings and the situation. Now that she's moved schools, she's much happier, she's doing so much better in her subjects because the teachers are approachable, and she feels comfortable speaking up about any problems. I don't believe Bedford Free School cares about the psychology of its students (which is the most important thing) I think they only care about their image and being in control. I definitely won't consider this school for my own daughter when she leaves primary school as I don't think she will benefit from them in any way.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My sister in law went to this school, she was always a happy girl full of energy but was miserable at this school and her mental health was suffering. She was not like herself at all, she wasn't eating, she wouldn't go out; but because it cost quite a bit of money, she felt guilty asking to move schools, so she let herself continue to get bullied by the students and the teachers. When the school was approached by her parents, they were more bothered that she said they were mean and rude, and got defensive rather than trying to help solve the problem. They took it out on the child, making her feel wrong for expressing her feelings and the situation. Now that she's moved schools, she's much happier, she's doing so much better in her subjects because the teachers are approachable, and she feels comfortable speaking up about any problems. I don't believe Bedford Free School cares about the psychology of its students (which is the most important thing) I think they only care about their image and being in control. I definitely won't consider this school for my own daughter when she leaves primary school as I don't think she will benefit from them in any way.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"J Phoenix","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/104165358644347159298\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJJ39eOn5cOq8lpAx-LcSy1-itNl-ZfvHZ3EOBModg24w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2017-08-07T16:55:26Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"6 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"My sister was bullied horrendously at this school by pupils and teachers alike to the point she developed severe depression and even became suicidal. You better hope I don't come across the people responsible.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My sister was bullied horrendously at this school by pupils and teachers alike to the point she developed severe depression and even became suicidal. You better hope I don't come across the people responsible.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Connor Canagon (PadlockPunk)","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/103468689925397081270\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjVWfBWtL8ldEjuR32OnoX14w54aAhauiQiRfOm1FqaJ6g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2017-08-07T10:25:50Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"i hate thius school it makes me want to kiull myself there is holes in the wall the toilets are all out of order we have porterloos every teacher hates jaycas why are they doing this what is wrong with them bullying is against the law .","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"i hate thius school it makes me want to kiull myself there is holes in the wall the toilets are all out of order we have porterloos every teacher hates jaycas why are they doing this what is wrong with them bullying is against the law .","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"JIMINSJAMS1995","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/106782477623827394232\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjWEWlO89yzlTEX8iWJuG39d2UHHaQro92_fAQwRIOW86sM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2018-04-12T12:58:36Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"6 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Children are children everywhere. But here the members of staff are taking the discipline and the respect to a high standard of expectation. An island of high moral principles.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Children are children everywhere. But here the members of staff are taking the discipline and the respect to a high standard of expectation. An island of high moral principles.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Manuel Armencea","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/117318639958031487586\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjWfFx4jlnFkusGwYPyIHD_cQtvcJZumUBufyEPNP15w0_0N=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3"},"publishTime":"2017-04-24T08:01:53Z"}]