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OpenURN 150792

Rivertree Free School

Free schools special · Bedford · MK42 8QP

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Age range

Ages 2–19

Pupils

126

Local authority

Bedford

Age range

Ages 2–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 2–19, in Bedford, Bedford, 126 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 34.9%.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK42
26
Open schools in Bedford LA
86

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BedfordNear MK42

Overview

School type
Free schools special
Age range
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
150792

Location

Address
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston
Postcode
MK42 8QP
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Bedford

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
126
Boys / girls
93 / 33
School capacity
200
Capacity fill
126 / 200 (63%)
Free school meals
34.9%
FSM pupils
44
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: BEDFORD INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND TRAINING TRUST
Academy trust
BEDFORD INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND TRAINING TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01234745200
Website
https://rivertree.beds.sch.uk/

Official links