Bedford Girls' School
Bedford, Bedford, East of England · MK42 0BX
A girls' school spanning ages seven to eighteen, Bedford Girls' School was formed in 2010 and now educates around 847 pupils, including a sixth form of 185. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development, and found that it met all compliance standards. Under Headmistress Gemma Gibson, the school offers an unusually broad range of qualifications, including GCSE, A-level, the International Baccalaureate and the EPQ. A generous bursary fund sits alongside day fees ranging from £13,671 to £19,215 a year.
847
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£19,215
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 7-18
- Pupils
- 847
- Location
- Bedford, Bedford, East of England
- Website
- https://www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01234 361900
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmistress Gemma Gibson
Latest results
Attainment 8
14.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
66%
A-level A*-B
76%
Teaching & academics
At sixth form, 76% of A-level entries reached A*-B, with maths and the sciences featuring strongly among the most popular subjects alongside business studies, geography, psychology and English literature. At GCSE, 66% of grades fell in the 9-7 range. The choice between A-levels and the IB gives families genuine flexibility in how their daughter approaches the upper school. Around 16% of pupils receive SEN support.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 185
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 15.89%
- EHC plans
- 0.22%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a clear strength, with hockey, rowing, cricket and swimming all on offer. The breadth continues in the classroom, where popular GCSE choices stretch from drama and theatre studies to design and technology, computer studies and art and design.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 2010
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Year 3-10: phones not allowed during school day. Junior School hands phones in. Years 7-10: sealed phone pouches 8.40am-4.00pm. Year 11 and Sixth Form: dedicated common rooms only
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,671 - £19,215
Generous bursary fund
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 February 2024
The last word
A well-established girls' school offering an exceptional inspection record and a rare choice between A-levels and the IB, with bursaries widening access.
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Bedford Girls' School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bedford Girls' School located?
Bedford Girls' School is located at Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX.
What type of school is Bedford Girls' School?
Bedford Girls' School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Bedford Girls' School?
Bedford Girls' School has approximately 847 pupils on roll.
What is Bedford Girls' School's inspection rating?
Bedford Girls' School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 13 February 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.