Mark Rutherford School
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18MixedSixth form
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, MK41 8PX
Headteacher · Kelli Foster
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Key facts
Pupils1,150Capacity 1,243
OfstedReport cardInspected 11 November 2025
TrustMark Rutherford School Trust
Free school meals30.4%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 11 November 2025.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Sixth formNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Bedford council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in BedfordNearby schools for the same ages
- Goldington Academy1.1 mi
- St Thomas More Catholic School1.2 mi
- Castle Newnham School1.6 mi
- Bedford Free School2.3 mi
- Bedford Academy2.9 mi