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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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