Rivertree Free School
URN: 150792 • Bedford MK42 8QP
Overview
- Name
- Rivertree Free School
- URN
- 150792
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BEDFORD INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND TRAINING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Breare (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01234745200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hillgrounds Road, Bedford MK42 8QP
Summary
Rivertree Free School, part of the Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust (BILTT), is set to open in February 2025 in Bedford. This mixed-gender free school will cater to a maximum of 200 students and aims to provide a supportive educational environment for children with a range of cognitive and physical challenges, including moderate learning difficulties.
The school is designed to foster an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive academically, socially, and personally. With extensive grounds and facilities, including a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), Rivertree Free School will offer a diverse curriculum that encourages both academic achievement and personal development.
Community engagement is a key focus for the school, with opportunities for local stakeholders to participate in shaping its vision through consultation evenings. BILTT is committed to creating a nurturing educational space that meets the needs of the local community, ensuring that parents and carers are actively involved in their children's educational journey.
The school is designed to foster an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive academically, socially, and personally. With extensive grounds and facilities, including a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), Rivertree Free School will offer a diverse curriculum that encourages both academic achievement and personal development.
Community engagement is a key focus for the school, with opportunities for local stakeholders to participate in shaping its vision through consultation evenings. BILTT is committed to creating a nurturing educational space that meets the needs of the local community, ensuring that parents and carers are actively involved in their children's educational journey.
Useful links
- Governance Documents (governance)
- Contractors Report (sen)
- BILTT S10 Materials Consultation – October 2023 (download)
- Naming of Free School Letter – November 2023 (download)
- CEO BILTT Rivertree Free School Press Release (download)
- Rivertree Free School Update Parent/Carer Letter – 24th September 2024 (download)
- Rivertree Free School Update Parent/Carer Letter – 5th December 2024 (download)
- Rivertree Free School Update Parent/Carer Letter – 18th December 2024 (download)
- Rivertree Free School Update Parent/Carer Letter – 17th January 2025 (download)
- Admissions Statement (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School (55.2)
- KWS School (53.9)
- Grange Academy (50.3)
- Ridgeway School (50.0)
- St Andrew's School (49.8)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BEDFORD INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND TRAINING TRUST
- Capacity
- 200
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2025-02-10
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 200 |
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