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(l-r) Olivier Gaillard and Oscar Smith from Rushmoor school collecting their results.

LIVE: Bedford’s GCSE results

LIVE: Schools across Bedford are releasing their GCSE results today, amid further controversy at how grades for some students have been worked out. While it was agreed last week...
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Mark Rutherford A-levels 2020

Success for Bedford students as schools slowly release A-level results

Despite a 'media blackout' from some Bedford schools today, signs of success for some Bedford A-level students have begun to emerge. As we reported earlier normally the Bedford Independent...
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Lucy Patty

Carlton Primary pupil cleans up in national hand washing competition

A 10-year-old pupil from Carlton Primary School in Bedford has been crowned hand washing champion in a national competition...
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Bedford students’ anticipation ahead of A-level results

On Thursday morning (13 August), students across the UK will receive results for A-level exams they weren't able to sit and receive grades that are out...
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Head of School, Eleanor Grylls

Biddenham School follows New Zealand PM and records lockdown achievements

Inspired by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Biddenham School has created a two-minute video to list all their achievements during the coronavirus lockdown. The video challenge...
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Queens Park Academy delivers home-learning packs thanks to coronavirus funding

Staff and pupils at Queens Park Academy are celebrating being awarded grant-funding to support pupil's home-learning during the coronavirus pandemic...
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Grange Academy

Grange Academy in Kempston wins £2m govt funding to replace 1980s classrooms

Kempston's Grange Academy has been awarded £2.26m in funding to replace decades-old portacabins with purpose-built classrooms...
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Grange Academy Gold Artsmark

Gold Artsmark award for Grange Academy in Kempston

Innovative curriculum changes and school-wide immersive arts experiences have been the key to Grange Academy, Kempston receiving the news that they...
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Mark Rutherford building work continues despite missing £1 million

Mark Rutherford school says the building of their new 'centre for excellence' is continuing despite £1.1 million funding for the project going missing on its way to their bank account. The...
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Priory Primary School

Priory Primary School gets a special delivery

As we all start to adapt to new ways of working and communicating with people, Priory Primary School has found a unique way to connect with children...
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