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Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College

16 plus · Free schools 16 to 19 · Bedford, MK43 9LY

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,113 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

Phase16 plus
TypeFree schools 16 to 19
Ages16 to 19
Pupils749
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Tim Detheridge
TrustWOOTTON ACADEMY TRUST
Local authorityBedford
Opened01 Sept 2013

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 139798.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolBedfordEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.34.74, similar to England, better than Bedford30.1435
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels34.92, similar to England, better than Bedford30.735.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better19.2%, similar to England, better than Bedford10.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.09, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study328--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils749
Girls401
Boys348
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.7.7%
First language not English16.2%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.35
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3
Average class size16.7

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
48.5%
Other White
12%
Indian
7.7%
African
7.1%
Other Asian
4.3%
White and Asian
4%
Pakistani
3.5%
Other mixed
3.2%
Bangladeshi
2.4%
White and Black Caribbean
1.6%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacherNot available
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.36.7
Teachers (FTE)13.95
Teaching assistants (FTE)0
Support staff (FTE)8.84
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2518.7
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2512.5
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/256.2

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate0%
Pupils with one or more suspensions0%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.89.3%
Higher education47%
Employment34.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.7%
Apprenticeship6.7%
Further education0.6%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryBroadmead Lower SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miMiddle deemed secondaryMarston Vale Middle SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.3 miPrimaryMarston Moreteyne VC SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.6 miPrimaryWootton Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.7 miSecondaryWootton AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College

How does Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College rank in England?

Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College ranks 1,113 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College was C+, and 19.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College?

Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College has 749 pupils aged 16 to 19.

How big are classes at Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College?

At Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College, the average class had 16.7 pupils in 2025/26.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.