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Mark Rutherford School Catchment Area

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

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.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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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.

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.