Robert Bruce Middle School

“Monumental moment” as new Kempston SEND school welcomes its first pupils

The first 60 pupils crossed the threshold at a new SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) school in Kempston today (10 February), as Rivertree Free School opened its doors. The new school, built on the site of the former Robert Bruce...

Pregnant bats delay school demolition

The demolition of Kempston’s Robert Bruce School has been delayed due to pregnant bats, a meeting heard. During Wednesday’s Full Council Meeting (20 March) cllr (Labour, Kempston North)...

Former head’s pride as work continues at new Kempston SEND school

The former head of Robert Bruce Middle School in Kempston has spoken of his pride at seeing his former school rising like a "phoenix from the ashes" as a new SEN school. Frank McMahon...

Tributes paid to “wonderful” Rita, retiring after 25 years service to Kempston schools

After 25 years of service, tributes have been paid to the "wonderful" Rita Di Carlo ahead of her retirement this July. Beginning her career in the school office at Robert Bruce School in 1998, Rita retires as office...

Breaking news: Funding secured for 200-place Kempston SEND school

A new SEND school on the site of the former Rober Bruce school in Kempston will be built after funding was approved by the Department of Education. The school, and the services...

Second fire in three months at derelict school site in Kempston

Fire services were called to the site of a former middle school in Kempston yesterday evening (Sunday) when two fires broke out in the derelict buildings. Robert Bruce Middle...

Planning permission granted for new special educational needs school in Kempston

A new 200-place special educational needs school is to be built in Kempston after planning permission was granted this week. The school will be built on land at the town’s...

Large fire breaks out at former Robert Bruce Middle School

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service say they're tackling a "large fire" at the derelict Robert Bruce Middle School in Kempston. People are being advised to avoid the area to allow...

New Kempston SEND school planned at former Robert Bruce Middle School

A new purpose-built special educational need and/or disability (SEND) school is being proposed for the former Robert Bruce Middle School in Kempston. Plans for the 200-place school...

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