Bedford Free School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bedford Free School
Address: Cauldwell Street
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK42 9AD
Country: 100081295217
Telephone Number: 01234 332299
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Advantage Schools

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Jane Herron
Capacity: 500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 499 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.6%

Location and administration

URN: 138228
DfE Number: 822/4001
UKPRN: 10038073
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: Bedford (E14000552)
Electoral Ward: Castle (E05008753)

Easting & Northing: 505041E, 249345N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 7' 59.05" N 0° 27' 59.93" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4GMM+68

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Florence Burbridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 September 2025.
  • Mrs Rupinder Judge - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2025.
  • Mrs Clare Louise Knighton - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2025.
  • Mrs Kirstie Anne Loveday - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 November 2024.
  • Ms Kerri Rennie - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2026.
  • Mr Russell Nigel Syson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2026.
  • Mr Russell Nigel Syson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2023.
  • The Revd Peter Frederick Turnbull - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2025.