Rivertree Free School is a purpose‑built specialist school in the heart of Kempston, designed to provide exceptional education and care for children and young people with complex learning needs, autism, sensory needs and communication challenges. When fully open, we will support up to 200 pupils from Early Years to Post‑16 in a setting built specifically around their needs.

Our modern, accessible facilities include adapted classrooms, sensory and therapeutic spaces, life‑skills areas and carefully designed outdoor environments, all created to remove barriers and support engagement, independence and wellbeing. Every aspect of Rivertree has been designed so pupils can learn in ways that are meaningful, motivating and personalised.

These three words shape everything we do.

At Rivertree, we are deeply committed to celebrating each pupil’s unique achievements and supporting them to make genuine, meaningful progress. Our dedicated and compassionate staff work closely with families and professionals to ensure every child feels valued, understood and fully supported.

Rivertree Free School is more than a school, it is a welcoming community where pupils can flourish, families feel supported and everyone is encouraged to dream, develop and discover their potential.

We warmly encourage families and professionals to visit us — seeing Rivertree in action is the best way to experience the care, expertise and ambition that shape our school.