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Barnfield College, part of the West Herts College Group, is one of the largest further education colleges in the region, offering a wide range of vocational, technical and academic programmes designed to help students progress to university, apprenticeships and employment. With state-of-the-art facilities, strong employer partnerships and an excellent reputation for student support, Barnfield College provides pathways across areas including Health & Social Care, Engineering, Construction, Creative Industries, Digital Technologies, Business, Public Services and more. The college is committed to helping every individual develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to succeed in their chosen future career.

Our school is a successful, vibrant and wonderfully diverse community comprehensive that is committed to high standards in all areas, first class teaching and ensuring that students are cared for in their time with us and leave us with many happy memories. It is our job to work with our parents and young people to ensure that they get to where they want to be in life and realise their potential. Our overarching mission is ‘Opening Minds, Transforming Lives’ and our Core Principles are Friendship and Compassion, Inspiration, Determination, Enjoyment and Success. As a school we aim to nurture the strengths and potential in all students of all abilities in all disciplines through a challenging, supportive and inspiring environment. Opportunities for enrichment within and beyond the curriculum are plentiful and we are committed to providing a wide range of opportunities for all our students. In short, Biddenham is a school that values individuals, transforms lives and where ‘success for all’ is not just a mantra, but infuses all we do; you will get a strong sense of that from this website.

Based in Stewartby - 400 metres from the village train station which connects Bedford with Milton Keynes - Kimberley College opened in 2013 as a Sixth Form College specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. ​ Kimberley College is an outstanding and nationally recognised Sixth Form College where like-minded Sixth Formers study in state of the art facilities taught by highly qualified and dedicated teachers supported by prestigious employers and universities.

Our vision for Mark Rutherford School Sixth Form is to deliver an outstanding level of education whilst maintaining the students’ best interests at our core. We believe the Sixth Form experience should be enjoyable and stimulating, providing opportunities for students to gain the qualifications, skills and attitudes which will enable them to shape their futures positively and equip them to be valued and valuable members of a global community.

We provide a wide variety of qualifications, from vocational courses and apprenticeships to higher education and professional certificates, along with employability skills and community training. Additionally, we serve as a national provider of education services in prisons nationwide. Operating from two campuses in Milton Keynes and Bletchley, we focus on meeting individual needs and welcoming those who want to learn and improve. The College plays a central role in the city’s economic vision and community strategy and is a major employer with over 1,000 staff members. Our sole aim is to be the best general Further Education College in the country, delivering the highest quality education to all learners. Our vision of success is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to engrain this in everyone who walks through our doors. We build and nurture strong partnerships with the wider community and local businesses, aiming to make Milton Keynes College a safe, innovative, and inspiring place to learn and work.

Sharnbrook Academy is a very successful 11-18 comprehensive school located in North Bedfordshire, with a longstanding reputation for high student achievement. We pride ourselves on our rigorous academic standards, good behaviour and excellent teaching and learning. As one of the newest members of the Meridian Trust, Sharnbrook is part of a successful family of regional schools with shared values, a track record of achievement, and a wide network of support and expertise. We believe that all students can achieve and we encourage them to become lifelong learners, challenging and supporting them to realise their potential. As a result, our students regularly attain excellent examination results at the end of Key Stage Four. Our students’ GCSE results in 2024 were well above the national average at all grade boundaries and our best results since becoming a secondary school, which is testament both to the hard work and attitude of our students, and the tireless efforts of our expert teaching staff. At Sharnbrook, we believe there is much more to school life than just examination grades. As a large school, we are privileged to have great facilities. Sharnbrook offers a large and impressively equipped campus that enables our students to enjoy opportunities and experiences that are not available elsewhere.

We offer supportive tutors, a varied enrichment programme, and academic progression. The Sixth Form students take an active role within the life of the school with their involvement in the Performing Arts, Sport Clubs, and Community Service. We have a tireless dedication to improving the standards of academic achievement for our students and a passionate commitment to their success through a culture of high expectations and aspiration.

The Bedford Sixth Form offers an inspiring learning experience designed exclusively for 16 to 19 year-olds, with a choice of over 30 A level and AAQ subjects to help students build a pathway that matches their ambitions. Located in the heart of Bedford, our beautiful historic campus combines character and heritage with modern facilities, creating an exceptional environment to learn and thrive. With specialist teachers, a supportive community and a sixth form experience that feels different from school, we empower every student to achieve outstanding academic success and progress confidently to university, apprenticeships and future careers.”