Mark Rutherford School
URN: 139160 • Bedford MK41 8PX
Overview
- Name
- Mark Rutherford School
- URN
- 139160
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MARK RUTHERFORD SCHOOL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelli Foster (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234290200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX
Summary
Mark Rutherford School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bedford, serving approximately 1,180 students with a capacity of 1,243. Established in 1973, the school offers a broad and varied curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its urban catchment area, as well as students from surrounding villages. The school prides itself on fostering a positive learning environment that supports both academic achievement and personal development.
The school features well-equipped classrooms, specialist facilities, and extensive green spaces for sports and recreation. Notably, it has two lecture theatres, indoor sports facilities, and a recently opened STEM facility that includes a planetarium. Mark Rutherford School also places a strong emphasis on the arts, holding the prestigious Arts Goldmark award, and offers numerous extracurricular activities, particularly in sports and STEM subjects.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with facilities available for external organisations to run various activities. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.
The school features well-equipped classrooms, specialist facilities, and extensive green spaces for sports and recreation. Notably, it has two lecture theatres, indoor sports facilities, and a recently opened STEM facility that includes a planetarium. Mark Rutherford School also places a strong emphasis on the arts, holding the prestigious Arts Goldmark award, and offers numerous extracurricular activities, particularly in sports and STEM subjects.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with facilities available for external organisations to run various activities. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Thomas More Catholic School (70.2)
- Redborne Upper School and Community College (69.8)
- Sharnbrook Academy (62.7)
- St Thomas More Catholic School (61.4)
- Goldington Academy (60.0)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MARK RUTHERFORD SCHOOL TRUST
- Capacity
- 1243
- Pupils
- 1180
- Boys
- 606
- Girls
- 574
- FSM %
- 26.50
- Open date
- 2013-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1180 | 606 | 574 | 1243 | 26.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1259 | 633 | 626 | 1243 | 22.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1317 | 653 | 664 | 1243 | 19.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1317 | 653 | 664 | 1243 | 19.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1285 | 650 | 635 | 1243 | 16.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1264 | 647 | 617 | 1243 | 13.30 |
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