Bedford Free School, Bedford is rated Ofsted outstanding (2020).
Updated 31 Jul 2026
Bedford Free School, Bedford
Outstanding
Ofsted (23 Mar 2020)
536
Pupils
11–16
Age range
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Free schools |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Postcode | MK42 9AD |
| Latest ungraded inspection | Standards maintained (08 Jun 2025) |
| URN | 138228 |
Town prices Bedford schools Area prices Ofsted report
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ofsted | Distance | Median within 800m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College | 16 plus | — | 0.1 km | — |
| Bedford Girls' School | Not applicable | — | 0.4 km | £305,000 |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | — | 0.8 km | £208,000 |
| Peter Pan Nursery School | Nursery | — | 0.8 km | £236,250 |
| Cauldwell School | Primary | — | 0.9 km | — |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School | Nursery | — | 0.9 km | £264,000 |
| Shackleton Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 km | — |
| Bedford School | Not applicable | — | 1.0 km | £202,500 |