9 November 2026

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VIP guest officially opens Brickhill Primary School’s new library

Brickhill Primary welcomed a VIP guest this week to open the school's brand-new library space. The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Russell Beard, was treated to a tour of the school by the Head Boy and...

Bedford School boys top Movember schools’ fundraising board

Bedford School's annual Movember fundraising effort has seen them top this year's UK Schools' leaderboard raising over £15,000. Their traditional song parody has this year taken inspiration from...

Wootton Lower School to become a primary after two-tier proposals approved

The drive to move Bedford borough’s remaining schools to a two-tier system continues after Wootton Lower School proposals were approved. The council’s Executive heard last week...

Former head’s pride as work continues at new Kempston SEND school

The former head of Robert Bruce Middle School in Kempston has spoken of his pride at seeing his former school rising like a "phoenix from the ashes" as a new SEN school. Frank McMahon...

Victory for Great Ouse Primary’s newly formed netball team

Staff and pupils from Great Ouse Primary Academy are celebrating a sporting victory for their newly established Year 6 netball team. The team competed against six other schools in the School...

New Ukrainian school opens in Biddenham

St James’ VA Primary School was adorned with blue and yellow balloons on Saturday (14 October) to mark the opening ceremony of a new Ukrainian school in Biddenham. Rev. Eric...

Applications for 2024 secondary school places across Bedford Borough now open

If your child is due to start Secondary or Upper School next September, applications are now open and need to be in by 31 October 2023 so you have the best chance of getting a...

Building work to begin on new site for Bedford Greenacre Independent School

After several setbacks, including delays caused by Covid, building on the new site of the Bedford Greenacre Independent School (BGI) will begin this term. In partnership with Pellikaan...

Bedford Borough school meal provider raises costs by almost 20%

Bedford Borough Council has agreed to a new school meals contract – but meals will cost more. The portfolio holder for families, education and children’s services, Cllr Jane Walker, agreed in August to ensure...

Bedford Modern School delays return of pupils to deal with RAAC issues

Bedford Modern School (BMS), part of the Harpur Trust, has confirmed that pupils will not be returning to the school until Thursday after surveys revealed that older parts of the buildings contain reinforced...

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