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Schools · Fenlake
Schools in central Fenlake
7 schools in central Fenlake, plus 3 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
In the area
7
Nearby (5 km)
3
Pupils in area
4,319
Phases
5
Secondary16 plusOtherNurseryPrimaryCentre of Fenlake
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 1480 | MK42 9TR |
| Bedford Free School | Free schools | Outstanding Graded inspection, Jan 2020 · Read report | 536 | MK42 9AD |
16 plus
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College | Further education | Not yet inspected | n/a | MK42 9AH |
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Girls' School | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 843 | MK42 0BX |
Nursery
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Nov 2024 · Read report | 147 | MK42 9LS |
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Oak Primary School | Community school | Inclusion: Strong standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Strong standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Strong standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Strong standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, May 2026 · Read report | 826 | MK42 0HH |
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy converter | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Jan 2026 · Read report | 487 | MK42 9LZ |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Nursery School Nursery | Local authority nursery school | School remains Outstanding Ungraded inspection, Apr 2023 · Read report | 118 | 1.4 km |
| Elstow School Primary | Academy converter | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Feb 2025 · Read report | 413 | 1.4 km |
| Cauldwell School Primary | Academy converter | Inclusion: Strong standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Needs attentionSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Strong standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, Nov 2025 · Read report | 415 | 1.4 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).