Is Bedford Free School good?

In January 2020 Bedford Free School was graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Why is Bedford Academy closed today?

A school has been closed after a body was found on site. An “unknown adult body” was found at Bedford Academy in Mile Road this morning, a spokesman for the school said. David Morris, chief executive officer of Heart Academies Trust, said “the decision has been taken to close the school for today”.

What time does Bedford free school start?

between 8.30am–4:00pm
The School will teach students between 8.30am–4:00pm with facilities available from 8.00am–5.30pm as part of our enhanced curriculum.

What are the disadvantages of free schools?

CONS :red_cross:

  • Social divide. 2 tier-system. Faith-based. Narrow views. Predjudices. Lack of social value.
  • Weakens local authority schools. Best students taken. Funding taken. Council loses power. Location. Opening.

Are free schools better?

According to the New Schools Network, free schools are more likely to be rated outstanding than other types of school, and when the early free schools GCSE results were published in 2017 Young, who founded West London free school, proclaimed that free schools were “the most successful education policy of the postwar …

Is Bedford a nice place to live?

Bedford is also very highly regarded. The Sunday Times voted Bedford as one of the best places to live in the UK in 2019, calling the town unfairly underappreciated! We aim to put the spotlight on Bedford, highlighting everything all that is great.

Are free schools successful?

This report shows that free schools have proven successful. It is critical that future generations of free schools can continue the work of the schools already open to improve outcomes for more communities across the country.”

Are free schools a good idea?

Free schools create more local competition and drive-up standards. They allow parents to have more choice in the type of education their child receives, much like parents who send their children to independent schools do.