KWS School
URN: 136122 • Bedford MK41 9TJ
Overview
- Name
- KWS School
- URN
- 136122
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Nichols-Weaver (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01234358638
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 51 Brunel Road, Bedford MK41 9TJ
Summary
KWS School is an independent special school located in Bedford, catering to a small cohort of 24 mixed-gender students. Established by Karl Weaver and Sarah Nichols-Weaver, the school aims to provide tailored educational support for children and young people who struggle within traditional educational settings. The school focuses on students with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, as well as additional special educational needs such as autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.
The ethos at KWS School is centred around creating a safe and engaging learning environment that fosters both academic and personal growth. The staff employ a holistic approach to education, aiming to rebuild trust and confidence in students who have faced challenges in their previous educational experiences. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the school’s positive impact on students, noting the calm atmosphere and the significant difference it makes in their lives.
KWS School operates with a capacity of 25 pupils and is committed to meeting the individual needs of each student. The school is led by Headteacher Sarah Nichols-Weaver and is supported by a dedicated team of staff who work collaboratively to ensure that all students can achieve their full potential. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The ethos at KWS School is centred around creating a safe and engaging learning environment that fosters both academic and personal growth. The staff employ a holistic approach to education, aiming to rebuild trust and confidence in students who have faced challenges in their previous educational experiences. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the school’s positive impact on students, noting the calm atmosphere and the significant difference it makes in their lives.
KWS School operates with a capacity of 25 pupils and is committed to meeting the individual needs of each student. The school is led by Headteacher Sarah Nichols-Weaver and is supported by a dedicated team of staff who work collaboratively to ensure that all students can achieve their full potential. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School (55.2)
- Grange Academy (50.3)
- Ridgeway School (50.0)
- St Andrew's School (49.8)
- Bedford School (48.7)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 25
- Pupils
- 24
- Boys
- 19
- Girls
- 5
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2010-05-26
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 25 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 25 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 25 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 20 |
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