Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Bedford, Bedford, East of England · MK41 7FZ
Spanning the full age range from nursery through to sixth form, Bedford Greenacre offers a continuous independent education on a single journey from early years to A-level. The school, led by Head Mr Ian Daniel, was judged excellent by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, with the same top mark awarded for pupils' personal development and all compliance standards met. With 733 pupils, it sits comfortably in the medium-size band, while a sixth form of around 40 keeps the senior years intimate. Notably, almost a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school willing to work with a range of learning needs.
733
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-18
- Pupils
- 733
- Location
- Bedford, Bedford, East of England
- Website
- www.bedfordgreenacre.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01234 352031
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Ian Daniel
Latest results
Attainment 8
44.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
41%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results sit a little below national benchmarks: the Attainment 8 score of 44.9 trails the national average of 46.9, and 41% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. The GCSE offer is broad and balanced, covering the three separate sciences, humanities such as Geography and History, and creative and applied options including Drama & Theatre Studies, Art & Design and Business Studies. Sixth-formers can pursue A-levels alongside the Extended Project Qualification, which rewards independent research.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 40
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 23.19%
- EHC plans
- 1.77%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 4 March 2025
The last word
A through-school with strong inspection marks for character and care, well suited to families wanting one supportive setting from the early years onwards.
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bedford Greenacre Independent School located?
Bedford Greenacre Independent School is located at Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7FZ.
What type of school is Bedford Greenacre Independent School?
Bedford Greenacre Independent School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Bedford Greenacre Independent School?
Bedford Greenacre Independent School has approximately 733 pupils on roll.
What is Bedford Greenacre Independent School's inspection rating?
Bedford Greenacre Independent School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 4 March 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.