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Stratton School

Central Bedfordshire, SG18 8JBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
Progress 8
-0.17
Below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#1,946
of 3,141 nationally

About Stratton School

Stratton School's headline Progress 8 score of -0.17 places it significantly above the Central Bedfordshire local authority average of -0.46 for secondary schools, marking it out as a stronger-than-average performer within its area. This is a meaningful gap, suggesting that pupils at Stratton typically make more academic progress from their starting points than their peers across the wider authority. The school ranks 6th out of 27 similar schools in the LA, placing it in the top quarter locally. However, the picture is mixed when you dig into the subject breakdown: while maths progress is a positive 0.04, English progress sits at -0.44, which is actually in line with the LA average. The Ebacc entry rate of 31.2% is modest, and only 15.6% of pupils achieved the Ebacc at a grade 4 or above, though this is partly a reflection of the school's intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 8JB
HeadteacherSam Farmer
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils986
Free School Meals (FSM)20.8%
School Capacity986 / 1,320 (75% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsLibrarySixth Form CentreTennis CourtsAstro TurfScience LabsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

Martial ArtsCricketHockeyRugbyBasketballGymnasticsAthleticsSwimmingRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessModel United NationsGardeningDebateDramaNewspaperDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: stratton.school. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stratton School

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