9 November 2026

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LIVE: Ukrainian students amongst those collecting GCSE results across Bedford Borough

The long-awaited results from in-person GCSE results are coming in today across Bedford Borough. More than half a million students are receiving their GCSE results across the UK, with top grades...

Summer holiday voucher scheme to benefit thousands of Bedford families

Over 7,000 children in the Borough will benefit this summer as vouchers will once again be issued for the holiday period by the council. The supermarket vouchers will be distributed to thousands of...

Castle Newnham Nursery closure due to £20,000 budget shortfall

The loss of nursery classes at a Bedford school is due to a shortfall of £20,000, a meeting heard. During yesterday’s (10 July) Bedford Schools’ Forum, Deirdre Murphy (National Education Union...

Putnoe Primary students celebrate best-ever SATs results

Students and staff at Putnoe Primary School are celebrating their best-ever SATs results, despite the disruption of the pandemic. With these being only the second set of SATs results since students were once...

Tributes paid to “wonderful” Rita, retiring after 25 years service to Kempston schools

After 25 years of service, tributes have been paid to the "wonderful" Rita Di Carlo ahead of her retirement this July. Beginning her career in the school office at Robert Bruce School in 1998, Rita retires as office...

Lincroft Academy announces appointment of new principal

The former vice principal at Lincroft Academy in Oakley has been announced as the school's new principal. Emma Appadoo takes up the role immediately, having served as vice principal at the...

New ICT building opens at Biddenham International School & Sports College

A new building with six state-of-the-art ICT classrooms and an extension to the dining area at Biddenham International School & Sports College has been opened. The project managed by Pick Everard...

Care home residents join Pilgrim’s students for Coronation celebration

A school in Bedford has shared its Coronation celebrations with local care home residents - and the school 'Royal canine in residence'. Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School invited residents from nearby...

Shackleton Primary School students dance their way to success

Pupils from Shackleton Primary School had a taste of success after competing in their first dance competition this month. The two groups of Key Stage 2 students...

Free school bus pass fraud prevented following council investigation

An attempt by parents to save time on the school run could have cost Bedford borough taxpayers up to £10,000, a committee heard. On Tuesday (14 March), Bedford...

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