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Caroline Downing of the Harpur Trust stands in front of the charity's logo and holds a copy of the Harpur Trust's Accelorator Programme.

Thousands more primary pupils to benefit from Harpur Trust Accelerator Programme

After a successful two-year pilot by the Harpur Trust, 25 more primary schools in Bedford will benefit from a programme to increase educational attainment in the Borough. The Harpur Trust's Accelerator Programme was set up to...
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The new look Bedford Greenacre school with cars and a school minibus parked in the foreground. The schools shield with the letters B G and I is on one of the buildings exterior walls.

A new chapter for Bedford Greenacre Independent School as students open new site

Students at Bedford Greenacre Independent School opened their new site at Manton Heights, Bedford, this week, marking a new chapter in the school, which has moved away...
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“Places are tight” as council confirms pressure on secondary school spots

Bedford Borough Council is facing increasing pressure on secondary school places, with demand growing due to larger primary school cohorts and net inward migration. While there...
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Emma Maguire (left) and Chris Tavener (right), who cohead Wootton Primary School. Image Chiltern Learning Trust (CLT)

Wootton lower now a primary after joining new trust

Wootton Lower School has officially changed its name to Wootton Primary School, just one month after the school joined Chiltern Learning Trust (CLT). Marking what educators there...
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Bedfordians encouraged to start applying now for 2025 primary, lower and middle school places

Families with children due to start primary, lower and middle school in September 2025 have been encouraged to start applying for places right away in order to give them the best...
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“It’s like a prison” parents’ frustration and worry at “unhappy” Wootton Upper School

Parents of children at Wootton Upper School have called for the resignation of the Executive Head saying they are "deeply concerned" about the mental well-being of their children due...
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Rugby at Bedford School. Image: Bedford School

Is your son serious about sport?

At Bedford School, we believe in the power of sport to shape character, build teamwork and foster resilience. If your son is serious about sports, he will thrive in our dynamic and supportive...
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St John’s Pupils celebrating their win at the Boccia Festival.

St John’s School celebrate success at borough’s boccia festival

St John's School in Kempston enjoyed success at Bedford Borough Council boccia festival last week as the school aims to enhance its commitment to inclusivity by participating in the Bedfordshire School Games...
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Chiltern Learning Trust Excellece Evening (l-r) His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant Susan Lousada and Daubeney Academy student Oakley Gilbert. Image: Daubeney Academy

Young Bedfordians recognised at first excellence evening for Chiltern Learning Trust schools

Chiltern Learning Trust (CLT) held its first annual Excellence Evening for Bedford and Kempston Schools last week, helping to recognise and celebrate the achievements of all the...
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Central Bedfordshire school transport “an absolute mess”

The school transport system in Central Bedfordshire is “an absolute mess and needs reviewing”, according to a local councillor. Costs to provide the educational travel service have risen from...
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