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28 August 2026
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Chris Morris

Bedford Borough key stage results below national average at every level

Bedford Borough has been below the national average in key educational measures for “some time”, a meeting heard. On Monday (9 January), the Children’s Services Overview...
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Stuart Lock

Councillors refute favouritism in ‘split site’ school funding row

Funding is applied fairly across all Bedford Borough schools, and the council would not favour one school over another for any reason, a senior councillor has said. The Bedford Schools...
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Marston Vale School

Marston Vale School site must be used for ‘educational purposes’ following proposed changes

Stewartby’s Marston Vale School site “must be used for educational purposes for the village of Stewartby” if it closes following proposed school changes, a meeting heard. A non-statutory...
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Number of SEND children excluded from schools in Bedford is double national average

The number of students with educational health and care plans in Bedford borough being excluded from school is double the national average. Chris Morris, acting chief officer for...
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