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School profile
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KWS School is a private secondary-stage school in Bedford, Bedfordshire, with a published age range of 11-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
KWS School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
KWS is organised around pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, including associated special educational needs. Teaching is staged within each key stage so gaps in learning and attainment can be addressed, while key workers guide personal development. Places are commissioned by local authorities, principally Bedford and Milton Keynes, and the provision includes a Sixth Form without boarding.
The wider offer reaches beyond the Bedford setting. Home or community teaching, online learning, mentoring, social groups and practical activities support pupils with complex or fragmented educational experiences, with gradual re-entry to school where appropriate. Alternative provision sits alongside hands-on carpentry and motor-vehicle sessions. Staff use individual needs and clear targets to support progress.
Formal local-authority consultation is part of admissions. A place is allocated only where KWS can meet the needs set out in an EHC plan and has capacity, with priority for children whose plans name the school. The 2025 Bedford policy gives an admission number of 25 and records participation in Bedford Borough's Fair Access Protocol.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 3.4 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Bedford and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 3.40
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.21
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Bedford and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-18
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Nichols-Weaver
- Pupil roll
- 18 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 51 Brunel Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
- Postcode
- MK41 9TJ
- Area
- Bedford
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Nichols-Weaver
School contact
- School phone
- 01234358638
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01234358638
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 3.4 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.21 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 13 June 2023
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
- Sixth form provision
- 0
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2023-06-13. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does KWS School handle admissions?
KWS School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to KWS School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for KWS School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for KWS School?
KWS School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 13 June 2023.