Ofsted school ratings in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire (East of England), 52 of 59 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 88.1%. That is 1.0 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 88.1%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 1
- Good
- 51
- Requires improvement
- 5
- Inadequate
- 2
- Graded schools
- 59
- rank 80/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Central Bedfordshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Central Bedfordshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 1 | 1.7% |
| Good | 51 | 86.4% |
| Requires improvement | 5 | 8.5% |
| Inadequate | 2 | 3.4% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Central Bedfordshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 89.1% |
| Secondary | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 81.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Central Bedfordshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 52 of 59 graded state-funded schools in Central Bedfordshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 88.1%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Central Bedfordshire have?
- Central Bedfordshire has 1 school rated Outstanding and 51 rated Good, out of 59 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Central Bedfordshire?
- 2 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Central Bedfordshire, and 5 rated Requires improvement, out of 59 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire?
- By phase in Central Bedfordshire: 89.1% of 46 primary schools; 81.8% of 11 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Central Bedfordshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Central Bedfordshire ranks 80 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 88.1% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.