178
Pupils · 2024/25
25%
EAL · 2024/25
26%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 13/09/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBedford
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of St John's School · All-through · Bedford
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
178
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
25%
FSM eligible
49%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
26%
Contact
Address
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8AA
Local authority
Bedford
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 178 | 8.2 | 100% | 25% | 49% | 9% | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 183 | 7.0 | 100% | 25% | 43% | 8% | 30% |
| 2022/23 | 179 | 7.4 | 100% | 25% | 40% | 10% | 38% |
| 2021/22 | 182 | 7.1 | 100% | 24% | 42% | 10% | 31% |
| 2020/21 | 171 | 6.8 | 100% | 24% | 34% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 165 | 7.4 | 100% | 24% | 50% | 7% | 28% |
| 2017/18 | 166 | 6.2 | 100% | 22% | 48% | 7% | 19% |
| 2016/17 | 168 | 9.3 | 100% | 24% | 52% | 9% | 29% |
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