Open Free School 16 plus Mixed

Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College

Green Lane, Bedford, MK43 9LY
Part of: WOOTTON ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Bedford, MK43 9LY
696 Pupils
700 Capacity
16–19 Age Range
0.00% FSM %
319 Boys
377 Girls
About Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College

Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is an Free Schools for pupils aged 16–19 based in Bedford, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 696 pupils on roll. School capacity: 700. Current headteacher: Tim Detheridge.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bedford or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools 16 to 19
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education 16 plus
Status Open
Local Authority Bedford
Region East of England
Administrative District Bedford
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Bedfordshire
Ward Wixams & Wilstead
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WOOTTON ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2013
UKPRN 10042040
URN 139798
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Bob Bunting Chair of Local Governing Body 23/09/2023 12/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Indraneel Basu Majumdar Local Governor 08/04/2025 07/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Bob Bunting Local Governor 13/10/2021 12/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tim Detheridge Local Governor 01/09/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jennifer Holdsworth Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Pauline Kendall Local Governor 28/09/2018 28/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Lehain Local Governor 06/06/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Kirstie Loveday Local Governor 04/12/2023 03/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Phil Marquand Local Governor 13/10/2021 12/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Oshomah Local Governor 01/03/2025 28/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Darren Rose Local Governor 01/03/2025 28/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Symes Local Governor 13/10/2021 12/10/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Marston Vale Middle School
1.09 km • Bedford
Other
Marston Moreteyne VC School
2.11 km • Marston Moreteyne
Other
Wootton Primary School
2.61 km • Bedford
Other
Wootton Upper School
2.67 km • Bedford
Other
Willow Grove Primary School
3.61 km • Wixams
Other
Houghton Conquest Lower School
3.64 km • Bedford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is a Free schools 16 to 19 (group: Free Schools) in Bedford, Bedford.
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College has 696 pupils, with a capacity of 700.
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College caters for pupils aged 16 to 19.
The Principal at Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is Mr Tim Detheridge.
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is at Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LY, in the Bedford local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College: Has a sixth form.
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Tim Detheridge
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LY
01234762890
Location
MK43 9LY  ·  Google Maps
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Quick Summary
URN 139798
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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