What did School Atlas judge Mark Rutherford School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Mark Rutherford School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in November 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Mark Rutherford School?

Mark Rutherford School has 1,150 pupils on roll.

What ages does Mark Rutherford School take?

Mark Rutherford School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Mark Rutherford School located?

Mark Rutherford School is located in Bedford, MK41 8PX, Bedford.

How do I apply to Mark Rutherford School?

Mark Rutherford School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Mark Rutherford School?

Distance did not decide places at Mark Rutherford School for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Mark Rutherford School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 59.6% of pupils at Mark Rutherford School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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Mark Rutherford School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Mark Rutherford School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Mark Rutherford School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in November 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Mark Rutherford School?: Mark Rutherford School has 1,150 pupils on roll.
What ages does Mark Rutherford School take?: Mark Rutherford School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Mark Rutherford School located?: Mark Rutherford School is located in Bedford, MK41 8PX, Bedford.
How do I apply to Mark Rutherford School?: Mark Rutherford School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Mark Rutherford School?: Distance did not decide places at Mark Rutherford School for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Mark Rutherford School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 59.6% of pupils at Mark Rutherford School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places were offered at Mark Rutherford School, year by year →

Mark Rutherford School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Mark Rutherford School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Mark Rutherford School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in November 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Mark Rutherford School?: Mark Rutherford School has 1,150 pupils on roll.
What ages does Mark Rutherford School take?: Mark Rutherford School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Mark Rutherford School located?: Mark Rutherford School is located in Bedford, MK41 8PX, Bedford.
How do I apply to Mark Rutherford School?: Mark Rutherford School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Mark Rutherford School?: Distance did not decide places at Mark Rutherford School for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Mark Rutherford School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 59.6% of pupils at Mark Rutherford School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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