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Esland Bedford School

Unit 54, Wrest Park, MK45 4HS

Independent special school for ages 8–18 in Wrest Park. Mixed intake.

Esland Bedford School is a small independent special school in Silsoe, Central Bedfordshire. It teaches boys and girls aged 8 to 18, has special classes, and its SEN provision is for social, emotional and mental health needs.

Its ISI inspection in June 2025 found that standards and safeguarding standards were met.

The school describes an inspirational learning environment for students with needs including autism, speech, language and communication needs, anxiety, school avoidance and SEMH. It also says it uses the Turning the Curve education model and aims to build academic qualifications and social skills.

Ages 8–18 · All-through
38 pupils · On roll
Independent special school · Mixed
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