Mark Rutherford School Catchment Area
Mark Rutherford School is a academy converter secondary school in Bedford , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1180 pupils, and a capacity of 1243 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,180
Pupils
1,243
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Mark Rutherford School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Mark Rutherford School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bedford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bedford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bedford catchment area documents →Mark Rutherford School — School Information
- Full address
- Wentworth Drive, Bedford, MK41 8PX
- Local authority
- Bedford
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 26.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139160
Other Secondary Schools in Bedford
If Mark Rutherford School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.
Biddenham International School and Sports College Catchment Area
Foundation school · MK40 4AZ
Bedford Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · MK42 9TR
Sharnbrook Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · MK44 1JL
Lincroft Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · MK43 7RE
Goldington Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · MK41 9BX
Redborne Upper School and Community College Catchment Area
Academy converter · MK45 2NU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mark Rutherford School
Is Mark Rutherford School oversubscribed? ▾
Mark Rutherford School is operating close to its capacity of 1243 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Mark Rutherford School? ▾
Admission to Mark Rutherford School is managed by Bedford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Mark Rutherford School cover? ▾
Mark Rutherford School is a secondary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Mark Rutherford School? ▾
Mark Rutherford School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.