SchoolScoresKimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Free school · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of WOOTTON ACADEMY TRUST
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LY
01234 762890 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
281 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 25% | 20% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 54% | 45% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 34.7 | 30.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
28 subjects, 738 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 136 | 12% | 29% | 40% |
| Biology | 80 | 13% | 36% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 69 | 4% | 25% | 30% |
| Psychology | 66 | 6% | 20% | 19% |
| Physics | 52 | 8% | 25% | 31% |
| Business Studies:Single | 47 | 9% | 23% | 16% |
| History | 36 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| Sociology | 29 | 17% | 34% | 20% |
| Law | 25 | 4% | 4% | 17% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 24 | 4% | 25% | 24% |
| Geography | 24 | 0% | 33% | 23% |
| English Language and Literature | 22 | 9% | 14% | 16% |
| Government and Politics | 21 | 10% | 14% | 26% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 21 | 19% | 48% | 59% |
| English Literature | 20 | 5% | 15% | 23% |
| Film Studies | 17 | 0% | 24% | 17% |
| Religious Studies | 15 | 0% | 20% | 22% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 9 | 0% | 11% | 38% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Photography), Design and Technology (Textiles Technology), French, Music, Spanish, Dance, Drama and Theatre Studies, Arabic, Punjabi, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
310 students in this year group.
88% — 11 points above the Bedford average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 32% | 38% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
311 students in this year group.
61% — 15 points above the Bedford average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 61% | 46% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 23% | 9% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 66% | 61% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bedford.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 23.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Higher than 4% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.6% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Higher than 5% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 9.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 23.9%* | 19.2% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0 | 15.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 7.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.28% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher | Not published | 16.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Higher than 100% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 36.7 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 20 state secondary schools in Bedford. Higher than 97% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 33.2% | 12.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Marston Vale Middle School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Wootton Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wixams Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kempston Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College's Ofsted rating?
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C+ was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139798.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.