Esland Bedford School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 June 2025
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.
Head · Mrs Mandy
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.26%
- EHC plans
- 94.74%
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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
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.