Esland Bedford School
Esland Bedford School is an independent special school in Central Bedfordshire for pupils aged 8 to 18. It has 41 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Esland Bedford School is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2013. In 2019 its average Attainment 8 score was 16.6, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: November 2013. GCSE results: 2019.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Unit 54 Wrest Park Silsoe Bedfordshire MK45 4HS |
| Phone | 01525863805 |
| Reference Number | 135987 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 41 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.78%
Girls: 51.22% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Oracle School is performing exceptionally well, achieving outstanding results in student achievement, behavior, and the quality of teaching. Students make notable progress from low starting points and exhibit excellent behavior throughout the school environment, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere. Leadership and management are exemplary, and the school has shown significant improvement since its last inspection. However, it continues to work on improving its curriculum and ensuring that students gain more exposure to cultural diversity and citizenship.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 09 Oct 2013 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2010 | Monitoring inspection |
| 25 May 2010 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding progress in student achievement from low starting points
- Exceptional behavior and personal development of students
- High-quality teaching impacting students' learning positively
- Excellent attendance with virtually no unauthorized absence
- Strong leadership and management with high expectations
- Effective integration of education, care, and therapy for students
- Positive relationships fostering a focus on learning
Areas for Improvement
- Need to extend the range of accreditation in subjects
- Lack of systematic opportunities for cultural diversity awareness
- Curriculum structure requires review for better achievement maximization
- Premises and site safety monitoring need systematic enhancements
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 16.6 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 11% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Esland Bedford School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Esland Bedford School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Esland Bedford School is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2013.
When was Esland Bedford School last inspected by Ofsted?
Esland Bedford School was last inspected in November 2013.
How many pupils does Esland Bedford School have?
Esland Bedford School has 41 pupils on roll.
What age range does Esland Bedford School cover?
Esland Bedford School for pupils aged 8 to 18.
What are Esland Bedford School's GCSE results?
In 2019 its average Attainment 8 score was 16.6, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Esland Bedford School?
Esland Bedford School is at Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS.