Mark Rutherford School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, specifically on Wentworth Drive, MK41 8PX. The school caters to students aged 11 to 18 and has approximately 1,180 pupils enrolled, with a capacity for up to 1,243. The school is situated in an urban setting and serves the local community of Bedford, offering a non-selective admissions policy. The school embraces a motto that highlights its commitment to inclusivity and personal development, reflecting a supportive atmosphere where each student is recognized as unique.
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4 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)
S5 Inspection
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)