What ages does Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College teach?

Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College teaches children aged 16 to 19. It is a sixth form or college in Bedford.

Who is the principal of Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College?

The principal of Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is Mr Tim Detheridge, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College?

Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College has 749 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 16 to 19.

Is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College full?

Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College has capacity for 700 pupils and 749 on roll (107%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College a faith school?

No. Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College has no designated religious character.

Is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College part of an academy trust?

Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is part of WOOTTON ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

Does Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College

Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College

Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LY

Phase: 16 plus
School type: Free schools 16 to 19
Ages: 16 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: None
Trust: WOOTTON ACADEMY TRUST
Principal: Mr Tim Detheridge
Constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
Setting: Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 700
Pupils on roll: 749
URN: 139798
Local authority: Bedford
Telephone: 01234762890

About this school

Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is a sixth form or college in Bedford. It teaches children aged 16 to 19 and has 749 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in September 2013, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

Trends over time

How Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	636
2023/24	617
2024/25	696

School census, spring count each academic year.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 0%
English as an additional language: 14.5%

Location

Nearby schools

Bedford College
16 plus · Bedford

4.8 miles
Milton Keynes College
16 plus · Milton Keynes

10.1 miles
Marston Vale Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Bedford

0.7 miles
Marston Moreteyne VC School
Primary · Marston Moreteyne

1.3 miles
Wootton Primary School
Primary · Bedford

1.6 miles

Other schools in Bedford

Common questions

What ages does Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College teach?: Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College teaches children aged 16 to 19. It is a sixth form or college in Bedford.
Who is the principal of Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College?: The principal of Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is Mr Tim Detheridge, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College?: Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College has 749 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 16 to 19.
Is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College full?: Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College has capacity for 700 pupils and 749 on roll (107%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College a faith school?: No. Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College has no designated religious character.
Is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College part of an academy trust?: Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is part of WOOTTON ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
Does Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 1 July 2026.