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Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Bedford·16 plus·East of England·Free schools 16 to 19·MK43 9LY
URN: 139798
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Compare with Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem CollegeSchool information
| URN | 139798 |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | 16 plus |
| Type | Free schools 16 to 19 |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 16-19 |
| Headteacher | Principal Tim Detheridge |
| Trust | WOOTTON ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | MK43 9LY |
| Latest pupils | 696 |
| FSM eligible | 0.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY
View local authority page1234762890| DfE number | 4002 |
| UKPRN | 10042040 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |