Schools in Central Bedfordshire

The latest Ofsted inspection of every state school in Central Bedfordshire. You apply to Central Bedfordshire for a place at these schools.

schools

129

with a report card

18

due for inspection

21

in a category of concern

2

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Latest report cards

1. Published 15 September 2026John Donne Church of England Primary School

   Primary, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire

   Report card, Jun 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention

2. Published 15 September 2026St Mary's Catholic Primary School

   Primary, Luton, Central Bedfordshire

   Report card, Jul 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected

3. Published 14 September 2026St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

   Primary, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

   Report card, Jul 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected

4. Published 19 July 2026Totternhoe Church of England Academy

   Primary, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

   Report card, Jun 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention

5. Published 16 July 2026St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School

   Primary, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire

   Report card, Mar 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention

6. Published 22 June 2026Kensworth Church of England Academy

   Primary, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

   Report card, Apr 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention

7. Published 21 June 2026Leedon Lower School

   Primary, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire

   Report card, Apr 2026: 5 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement Requires significant improvement

8. Published 18 June 2026The Rushmere Park Academy

   Primary, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire

   Report card, Apr 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected

9. Published 17 June 2026Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

   Primary, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

   Report card, Apr 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected

10. Published 26 April 2026St Mary's VA CofE Lower School

    Primary, Clophill, Central Bedfordshire

    Report card, Mar 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected

In a category of concern

1. Gilbert Inglefield Academy

   Secondary, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire

   Report card, Jan 2026: 6 urgent improvement Special measures

2. Leedon Lower School

   Primary, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire

   Report card, Apr 2026: 5 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement Requires significant improvement

Longest since inspection

Schools whose next inspection is expected within six months or is later than usual. How we estimate this.

1. Last inspected Sep 2022Stanbridge Lower School

   Primary, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire

   Good (Sep 2022)

2. Last inspected Oct 2022Linslade School

   Secondary, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire

   School remains Good (Oct 2022)

3. Last inspected Nov 2022Russell Lower School

   Primary, Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire

   School remains Good (Nov 2022)

4. Last inspected Nov 2022Stondon Lower School

   Primary, Henlow, Central Bedfordshire

   School remains Good (Nov 2022)

5. Last inspected Nov 2022Toddington St George Church of England School

   Primary, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

   Good (Nov 2022)

6. Last inspected Nov 2022Lidlington Primary School

   Primary, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire

   Good (Nov 2022)

7. Last inspected Dec 2022Clifton All Saints Academy

   Primary, Near Shefford, Central Bedfordshire

   Good (Dec 2022)

8. Last inspected Dec 2022St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School

   Primary, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire

   School remains Good (Dec 2022)

9. Last inspected Jan 2023Templefield Lower School

   Primary, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire

   School remains Good (Jan 2023)

10. Last inspected Feb 2023The Chiltern School

    Special, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

    School remains Good (Feb 2023)

11. Last inspected Mar 2023Silsoe CofE VC Lower School

    Primary, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire

    Good (Mar 2023)

12. Last inspected Mar 2023Samuel Whitbread Academy

    Secondary, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire

    School remains Good (Mar 2023)

13. Last inspected Mar 2023Southcott Lower School

    Primary, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire

    School remains Good (Mar 2023)

14. Last inspected Mar 2023The Firs Lower School

    Primary, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire

    School remains Good (Mar 2023)

15. Last inspected Mar 2023Maulden Lower School

    Primary, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire

    School remains Good (Mar 2023)

6 more are due. Use the filters on find a school to see them by area.

Every school

• Primary schools in Central Bedfordshire

  95 schools, A to Z

• Secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire

  27 schools, A to Z

• Special schools in Central Bedfordshire

  4 schools, A to Z

• Nursery schools in Central Bedfordshire

  2 schools, A to Z

• Alternative provision in Central Bedfordshire

  1 school, A to Z

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.