KWS School
School summary
KWS School is one of the smaller independent schools in Bedford, with around 24 pupils on roll. That intimate scale is its defining feature: a community where every child is known and individual attention is built into daily life rather than promised as an extra. The school is co-educational and non-denominational, admitting both boys and girls from age 11. It is led by headteacher Mrs Sarah and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Where every mark matters.
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Teaching & academics
Entry is at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of admissions. With such a small roll, teaching takes place in very small groups, allowing close monitoring of each pupil's progress.
Head · Mrs Sarah
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, fee-paying school in Bedford for families who value being part of a close-knit community where their child will not be lost in the crowd.
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KWS School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.