Esland Bedford School is an independent special school in Silsoe, Central Bedfordshire, for children and young people aged 8 to 18.
- Ages 8–18
- 41 pupils
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 8 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 41 (places for 70)
- Headteacher
- Mr Rhett Cameron (Head of Education)
- Opened
- 3 September 2009
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 135987
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Central Bedfordshire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Read the latest inspection report
There’s no grade to show. Read this school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Contact and getting there
Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, MK45 4HS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Silsoe CofE VC Lower School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–9 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Ramsey Manor Lower School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–9 3.0 miles
- Arnold Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 9–13 · Ofsted: Good 3.2 miles
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Questions about Esland Bedford School
How do I get a place at Esland Bedford School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Esland Bedford School. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does Esland Bedford School take?
Aged 8 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Esland Bedford School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Esland Bedford School?
Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, MK45 4HS, in Central Bedfordshire.
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