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St John's School
Goodgraded 13/09/2023Ages 2–19178 pupils
St John's School is a school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Bedford. The school has around 178 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/09/2023, St John's School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Bedford can view St John's School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bedford (MK42 8AA), St John's School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 13/09/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake49.4%
Free school meals49.4%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language25.3%
England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.5%
Attendance91.5%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher7.3
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bedford
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