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Fears of post-election private school “collapse” in Bedford proved unfounded

Suggestions that Bedford's private schools could "collapse" if an in-coming Labour government imposes 20% VAT on school fees have proved unfounded. Labour's manifesto states it will raise £1.5billion from...

‘Highest achieving school in Bedford’ to open second town centre site

Advantage Schools - the academy trust that runs Bedford Free School - has confirmed it has the backing from the Department for Education to open a new secondary school in the town. The location has yet to be...

LIVE: GCSE results coming in across Bedford Borough

The long-awaited results from in-person GCSE results are coming in today after two years of disruption across Bedford Borough thanks to COVID-19. Nationally, Sky News and other national...

Bedford Free School public speaking team celebrate heading to regional finals

Three students from Bedford Free School are celebrating progressing to the regional final of the largest public speaking competition in...

Bedford Free School teacher interviews his favourite authors to inspire pupils to read

A teacher at Bedford Free School (BFS) has been spearheading a campaign to promote reading among pupils, by interviewing some of his favourite authors...

Former Bedford Free School founder sets up common sense campaign

The founder of Bedford Free School and former Conservative parliamentary candidate, Mark Lehain, has launched a national campaign aimed at putting 'grown up debate' back...

As schools in Bedford prepare to reopen, ‘safety of children and staff is our priority’ says Council

Bedford Borough Council and school leaders have said that the safety of children and staff is their top priority, as schools cautiously begin welcoming...

Great news for Bedford Free School as OFSTED revises their grading to Outstanding

After staff at Bedford Free School (BFS) questioned Ofsted's previous rating of 'good', the inspectors have revised their grading of the school, rating it...

Bedford Free School ‘striving for excellence’ recognised by OFSTED

Bedford Free School (BFS) staff, pupils and parents are celebrating following OFSTED's recognition that the school is a place where “...leaders, staff...

Celebrating county cricket selection success at Bedford Free School

Despite having no on-site PE or sports facilities, Bedford Free School (BFS) is celebrating the news that two of their female cricketers have been selected...

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