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Biggleswade Academy

Central Bedfordshire, SG18 8JUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
69 1st-choice / 109 places
Ranking
#3,479
of 13,686 nationally

About Biggleswade Academy

Biggleswade Academy, a large state primary in Central Bedfordshire, has held a Good rating from Ofsted across its two most recent inspections, the latest of which took place in 2024. The most telling academic metric for this school is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2. At 72%, this figure sits well above the local authority average of 54%, placing the school sixth out of 34 primaries in Central Bedfordshire and in the top 25% nationally. The Ofsted report itself backs this up, awarding Good marks for quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The early years provision, however, was rated Requires Improvement, which is worth noting for parents of younger children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMead End, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU
HeadteacherMark Steer
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils875
Free School Meals (FSM)13.3%
School Capacity875 / 957 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryFootballGymnasticsDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaFilm ClubArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Biggleswade Academy

Biggleswade Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.