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Bedford, Bedford
Mark Rutherford School
Mark Rutherford School is a academy converter in Bedford, Bedford. The school has 1,180 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Secondary Ages 11–18 1,180 PupilsURN 139160
Ofsted Report
★
Report Card
Inspected November 2025
Curriculum & TeachingExpected standard
AchievementExpected standard
Attendance & BehaviourStrong standard
Personal Dev & WellbeingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership & GovernanceExpected standard
Post-16 ProvisionNeeds attention
Safeguarding✓ Met
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
41.4↓ -5pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
39.5%↓ -5pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
91.2%↓ -1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
16.2↑ +0pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
26.5%↑ +3pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
23.9%↓ -12pp
Teacher Turnover
1,180 / 1,243
95%
Capacity
Surplus
+£8,165,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Mark Rutherford School is a academy converter in Bedford, Bedford. The school has 1,180 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Kelli Foster
Age Range
11 — 18
School Hours
08:30 – 16:30
Telephone
01234290200
Website
Address
Bedford, MK41 8PX
Local Authority
Bedford
The School Day
08:30
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
16:30
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 1 available
Reading
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
PE Kit
Pe Kit
