Esland Bedford School
URN: 135987 • Silsoe MK45 4HS
Overview
- Name
- Esland Bedford School
- URN
- 135987
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 51.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rhett Cameron (since 2025) , Head of Education
- Telephone
- 01525863805
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Unit 54, Silsoe MK45 4HS
Summary
Esland Bedford School is an independent special school located in Silsoe, Central Bedfordshire, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 6 to 18. With a current enrolment of 38 students and a capacity of 50, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment for young people who have faced adverse childhood experiences, including trauma and difficulties in traditional educational settings.
The school adopts a therapeutic approach, integrating care and education to support students with mental health issues, learning disabilities, and neurodevelopmental disorders. This approach is reinforced by an in-house therapeutic team that offers tailored interventions and support to help students manage their emotions and behaviours effectively.
Esland Bedford School employs a flexible, child-led curriculum designed to engage students in a way that meets their individual needs. The school aims to foster resilience and independence, preparing young people for successful transitions into adulthood while building positive relationships within a supportive community.
The school adopts a therapeutic approach, integrating care and education to support students with mental health issues, learning disabilities, and neurodevelopmental disorders. This approach is reinforced by an in-house therapeutic team that offers tailored interventions and support to help students manage their emotions and behaviours effectively.
Esland Bedford School employs a flexible, child-led curriculum designed to engage students in a way that meets their individual needs. The school aims to foster resilience and independence, preparing young people for successful transitions into adulthood while building positive relationships within a supportive community.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Find out more (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Cranfield University (73.7)
- The Chiltern School (65.8)
- Ivel Valley School & College (61.8)
- East Lodge School (60.2)
- Oak Bank School (57.3)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 8 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 50
- Pupils
- 38
- Boys
- 15
- Girls
- 23
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2009-09-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 38 | 15 | 23 | 50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 30 | 18 | 12 | 50 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 30 | 18 | 12 | 50 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 36 | 19 | 17 | 40 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 40 |
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