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Bedford Free School

Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
Bedfordshire
England
MK429AD

📞 phone: 01234 332299

👩‍🏫 principal: Mrs Jane Herron

🌍 web: www.bedfordfreeschool.co.uk

529 pupils mixed gender
500 pupils capacity: 106% full

279 boys 53%

250 girls 47%

Last updated:

Secondary — Free schools

Admissions policy
Non-selective
Trust school
Supported by a multi-academy trust
URN
138228
Education phase
Secondary
Establishment type
Free schools
Establishment #
4001
Open date
1. September 2012
Reason open
New Provision
OSGB coordinates
Easting: 505041, Northing: 249345
GPS coordinates
Latitude: 52.132, Longitude: -0.46680
Accepting pupils
11—16 years old
Boarders
No boarders
Census date
18. January 2024
Ofsted last inspection
15. January 2020
Region › Const. › Ward
East of England › Bedford › Cauldwell
Free school meals %
26.30
Trust
ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Learning provider ref #
10038073

School governors

  • Mrs Kirstie Anne Loveday, Local Governor
    (18. November 2020—17. November 2024)
  • Mrs Rupinder Judge, Local Governor
    (7. July 2021—6. July 2025)
  • Mrs Florence Burbridge, Local Governor
    (22. September 2021—31. August 2024)
  • The Revd Peter Frederick Turnbull, Local Governor
    (17. November 2021—16. November 2025)
  • Mrs Clare Louise Knighton, Local Governor
    (17. November 2021—16. November 2025)
  • Mrs Jane Louise Herron, Local Governor
    (1. January 2022—None)
  • Mr Russell Nigel Syson, Chair of Local Governing Body
    (12. September 2023—9. October 2024)
  • Ms Kerri Rennie, Local Governor
    (9. November 2022—2. September 2024)
  • Mr Russell Nigel Syson, Local Governor
    (9. November 2022—8. November 2026)
  • Ms Charlotte Sadler, Local Governor
    (28. September 2023—27. September 2027)
  • Mr Lee Bent, Local Governor
    (22. August 2024—21. August 2028)
  • Ms Verinda Sohal, Local Governor
    (22. August 2024—21. August 2028)
  • Mr Russell Nigel Syson, Chair of Local Governing Body
    (9. October 2024—8. October 2025)
map for Bedford Free School

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  4. 0.7 milesPolam School, MK402BU (109 pupils)
  5. 0.8 milesSt John's School, MK428AA (183 pupils)
  6. 1.0 mileBedford Greenacre Independent School, MK402DL (719 pupils)
  7. Schools 16 Plus
  8. 0.1 milesBedford College, MK429AH
  9. Schools Nursery
  10. 0.5 milesPeter Pan Nursery School, MK429DR (128 pupils)
  11. 0.6 milesCherry Trees Nursery School, MK429LS (158 pupils)
  12. Schools Primary
  13. 0.5 milesCauldwell School, MK429DR (417 pupils)
  14. 0.5 milesPriory Primary School, MK401JD (205 pupils)
  15. 0.6 milesShackleton Primary School, MK429LZ (476 pupils)
  16. 0.7 milesCastle Newnham School, MK403EP
  17. 0.9 milesLivingstone Primary School, MK417LG (450 pupils)
  18. 1.0 mileKing's Oak Primary School, MK420HH (849 pupils)
  19. 1.0 mileQueen's Park Academy, MK404HA (452 pupils)
  20. Hotels & BnBs
  21. 0.1 miles★★★★★Mercure, MK420AU
  22. 0.2 miles★★★★★Premier Inn, MK401AS
  23. Bars & Nightclubs
  24. 0.1 miles★★★★★Bedford Rowing Club, MK420AX
  25. 0.1 miles★★★★Kings Arms PH, MK420AS
  26. Restaurants & Cafés
  27. 0.1 miles★★★★Mitchell's Table, MK429AP
  28. 0.2 miles★★★★★Zizzi, MK401AS
  29. 0.2 miles★★★★Albero Lounge, MK401AY
  30. 0.2 miles★★★★★St Pauls Church, MK401SQ
  31. 0.2 miles★★★★★Bridges Espresso Bar, MK401AR
  32. 0.2 miles★★★★★Olive Tree, MK401AS
  33. 0.2 milesPistachio Cafe', MK401AS
  34. Supermarkets
  35. 0.1 miles★★★★★Farmfoods, MK429BA
  36. School Food Ratings
  37. ★★★★★Impact Food Group, MK429AD
  38. 0.1 miles★★★★★Bedford College Services, MK429AH
  39. Takeaway Shops
  40. 0.1 miles★★★★★Lee's Kitchen, MK420AX

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