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Bedford schools absence rates “among the best” despite post-Covid rise

Bedford Borough Council says pupil absence rates in the Borough are “among the best” of its statistical neighbours and remain below both regional and national averages, despite rising...
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Staff and pupils open the new St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School and Preschool

Celebration marks opening of new St Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Biddenham

A new chapter for Bedford education as St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School and Preschool officially opens in Biddenham, celebrating faith, community and diversity...
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Parents reminded to apply for Bedford school places before end of October

Bedford Borough Council is reminding parents to apply for their child’s 2026 secondary or upper school place by Friday, 31 October 2025. Late applications risk missing preferred...
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Christopher Carter, Neil Mills, Jacqueline Boatswain, Adrian Rogers, Tier Blundell, Lorraine Hughes at the Chiltern Learning Trust awards evening

Acedemic excellence in the spotlight at schools’ awards evening

Over 200 students were in the spotlight on Thursday (25 September) at the Chiltern Learning Trust's (CLT) second annual Excellence Evening for Bedford and Kempston schools...
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Parents encouraged to claim £50 school uniform support from the Harpur Trust

Parents of children eligible for free school meals are being encouraged to access the Harpur Trust’s annual School Uniform Scheme. Parents in Bedford Borough whose children are...
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Opinion: Funding cuts and the future of the arts in Bedfordshire

A common theme seen not only in Bedfordshire but all around the UK is the cutting of arts education in schools, particularly since 2010. According to The Campaign for...
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to students and other guests at Kimberley College about Universal Studios UK. Image: Bedford Independent

Universal generations: College students give their views on the planned theme park

The arrival of the new Universal Studios theme park, set to be built in Bedfordshire by 2032, will significantly impact the lives of many young people in the area. According to Universal...
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Young Marketers at Bedford Market with Food Etc Image: Bedford Independent

Young growers show pride, skill and teamwork at Bedford market day

Primary school pupils took centre stage at Bedford Market on 2 July, proudly selling produce they had grown themselves as part of the Young Marketeers programme. Despite the rain, the children...
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Parents left shocked at sudden closure of Clapham Pre-School

Parents have been left confused and concerned following the sudden and unannounced closure of Clapham Pre-School, which was communicated via the Blossoms app yesterday (3 July)...
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Real Bedford FC offer £25,000 to local schools as part of local youth football grant

Real Bedford FC have announced an injection of £75,000 into youth football, £25,000 of which will be available to schools located within Bedford Borough, in order to support educational...
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