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Bedford Modern School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bedford Modern School is a other independent not applicable school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 7–18, with 1252 pupils, and a capacity of 1300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–18

Age range

1,252

Pupils

1,300

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Bedford Modern School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Bedford Modern School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Bedford may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Bedford before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Bedford Modern School — School Information

Full address
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT
Local authority
Bedford
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7–18 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
109728

Other Not applicable Schools in Bedford

If Bedford Modern School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bedford Modern School

Is Bedford Modern School oversubscribed?

Bedford Modern School is operating close to its capacity of 1300 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bedford Modern School?

Bedford Modern School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Bedford publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Bedford Modern School cover?

Bedford Modern School is a not applicable school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 7–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.