The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Staffing
On average, 40 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 29 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 696
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- WOOTTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tim Detheridge (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College's Ofsted rating?
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College?
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College currently has 696 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College take?
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College caters for pupils aged 16 to 19. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College?
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is in Bedford, MK43 9LY, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College have a sixth form?
Yes, Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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