Esland Bedford School
Silsoe, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands · MK45 4HS
With just 33 pupils, Esland Bedford School is a notably small independent school in Silsoe, where each child is known as an individual rather than a face in a crowd. It caters for a wide age range, from 8 to 18, and welcomes new pupils at 11 through its 11+ entry. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school "good" overall, and singled out personal development as "excellent". Led by Head Mrs Mandy, it has no religious character and operates as a day school with no boarding provision.
33
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 8-18
- Pupils
- 33
- Location
- Silsoe, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands
- Website
- www.eslandbedfordschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01525 863808
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Mandy
Teaching & academics
As an independent school spanning Years 4 through to Sixth Form, Esland Bedford offers continuity for families who want their child settled in one setting through to 18. The ISI awarded a "good" rating for the school's overall quality, with all compliance standards met. Around 5 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, which the small class sizes are well placed to accommodate.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.26%
- EHC plans
- 94.74%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 June 2025
The last word
A genuinely small, non-selective-feeling environment where personal development was judged outstanding by inspectors. Likely to suit families who value close attention over scale.
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Esland Bedford School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Esland Bedford School located?
Esland Bedford School is located at Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, MK45 4HS.
What type of school is Esland Bedford School?
Esland Bedford School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Esland Bedford School?
Esland Bedford School has approximately 33 pupils on roll.
What is Esland Bedford School's inspection rating?
Esland Bedford School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 13 June 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.