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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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