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Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.9 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
696
Capacity
700
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With 61% of students progressing to university, including 23% to top-third institutions, this college demonstrates a solid commitment to higher education pathways. However, its LocaleIQ score of 12.9 suggests it performs better than only 13% of schools in the area, indicating potential challenges in overall student experience or resources. Parents should weigh these factors when considering options for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 311 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.4%
White Other11.6%
Asian Indian10.2%
Black African5.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
White Irish0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.07331, -0.52532 · MK43 9LY
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN139798
School typeFree schools 16 to 19
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What is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College rated by Ofsted?
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Is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College a good school?
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College scores 12.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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