KWS School
IndependentPrimarySixth Form
KWS School
Ages11 – 18
24 pupils
Good· Jul 2023
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Bedford
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Nichols-Weaver
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
May 2010
Website
www.kwseducational.co.uk
Reference Number
136122
Additional Provisions
Sixth Form
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils24 (96% of capacity)
Age Range11 – 18
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls79% / 21%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP104.2%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
6 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Jul 2023
- 2023Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
Curriculum11- Leaders do not ensure rich connections with prior learning.
- Curriculum is tailored and helps pupils re-engage.
Leadership11- Leaders have a clear mission and receive support.
- Leaders need to improve handling of serious misbehaviour.
Safeguarding2- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and thorough.
- Staff are well trained and vigilant in safeguarding.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils make consistent progress with clear targets.
- Pupils do not always develop deep understanding.
Teaching Quality2- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and explain well.
- Teachers check understanding and correct misconceptions.
Personal Development11- Pupils get support for personal growth and careers.
- Curriculum does not always link with prior learning.
Behaviour & Attendance11- Pupils behave well and attend regularly.
- Number of suspensions and exclusions is high.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2020
- 2019Good
- 2017Requires Improvement
- 2014Good
- 2011Good
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
No GCSE results available for this year.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
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