Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Central Bedfordshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 135 schools across Central Bedfordshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

135

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

52.8%

Avg KS2 SATs

42.6

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Gravenhurst Academy Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Raynsford Church of England Academy Primary	Good	81	View school
🥉	Willow Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
4.	Westfield Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
5.	Flitwick Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
6.	Haynes Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
7.	Houghton Conquest Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
8.	Husborne Crawley Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
9.	Beaudesert Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
10.	Thomas Johnson Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
11.	Stondon Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
12.	Maulden Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
13.	Shefford Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
14.	Shillington Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	Southill Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	Stanbridge Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	Chalton Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	Woburn Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	Russell Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	The Mary Bassett Lower School Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Central Bedfordshire?

There are 135 primary & secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire, of which 7 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Central Bedfordshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Central Bedfordshire is Gravenhurst Academy. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Central Bedfordshire?

Primary and secondary school applications in Central Bedfordshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Central Bedfordshire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Central Bedfordshire?

5% of primary & secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire are rated Outstanding and 81% are rated Good. 82.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.