Open Independent Mixed

Bedford Modern School

Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT
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Bedford Modern School
Bedford, MK41 7NT
1,252 Pupils
1,300 Capacity
7–18 Age Range
— FSM %
668 Boys
584 Girls
About Bedford Modern School

Bedford Modern School is an Independent schools for pupils aged 7–18 based in Bedford, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,252 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,300. Current headteacher: David Payne.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bedford or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Bedford
Region East of England
Administrative District Bedford
Parliamentary Constituency Bedford
Ward Harpur
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 1 / 205
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 30-09-1980
UKPRN 10008094
URN 109728
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bedford Modern School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Bedford, Bedford.
Bedford Modern School has 1,252 pupils, with a capacity of 1,300.
Bedford Modern School caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
The admissions policy at Bedford Modern School is: Selective.
The Headteacher at Bedford Modern School is Mr David Payne.
Bedford Modern School is at Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT, in the Bedford local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Bedford Modern School: Has a sixth form.
Bedford Modern School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr David Payne
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT
01234332500
www.bedmod.co.uk
Location
MK41 7NT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 109728
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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