Bedford Modern School
Bedford, Bedford, East of England · MK41 7NT
Spanning ages 7 to 18, Bedford Modern School is a large independent day school in Bedford with around 1,252 pupils, more than 300 of them in the sixth form. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent inspection the top grade of "excellent", with personal development rated equally highly and all compliance standards met. With no boarding provision, it serves local families looking for a co-educational school across the full age span, led by Head Mr David Payne.
1,252
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£20,448
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 7-18
- Pupils
- 1,252
- Location
- Bedford, Bedford, East of England
- Website
- www.bedmod.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01234 332500
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr David Payne
Latest results
Attainment 8
31.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The published headline attainment figures here warrant a closer look: an Attainment 8 score of 31.3 sits below the national average of 46.9, and the reported 0% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is unusually low and likely reflects how this school's results are recorded rather than typical performance. Pupils can work towards GCSEs, A-levels and the EPQ, with sciences and economics prominent at sixth form through subjects such as Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics and Psychology. French, German and Spanish are all offered, and around 16% of pupils receive SEN support.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 304
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 16.37%
- EHC plans
- 0.08%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,907 - £20,448
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 9 September 2025
The last word
An ISI-rated "excellent" co-educational day school for ages 7 to 18; parents should ask the school directly to interpret its published GCSE attainment figures.
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Bedford Modern School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bedford Modern School located?
Bedford Modern School is located at Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT.
What type of school is Bedford Modern School?
Bedford Modern School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Bedford Modern School?
Bedford Modern School has approximately 1,252 pupils on roll.
What is Bedford Modern School's inspection rating?
Bedford Modern School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 9 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.