The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 191 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 142 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,357
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 34.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mr David Bailey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Primary · 306m away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 342m away
Queen's Park Academy
Primary · 493m away
St James' CofE Academy
Primary · 736m away
Great Denham Primary School
Primary · 911m away
Polam School
Independent · 1.4km away
St John's School
Academy · 1.5km away
St John's School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Biddenham International School and Sports College a selective school?
No. Biddenham International School and Sports College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Biddenham International School and Sports College's Ofsted rating?
Biddenham International School and Sports College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Biddenham International School and Sports College?
Biddenham International School and Sports College currently has 1,357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Biddenham International School and Sports College take?
Biddenham International School and Sports College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Biddenham International School and Sports College?
Biddenham International School and Sports College is in Bedford, MK40 4AZ, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Biddenham International School and Sports College have a sixth form?
Yes, Biddenham International School and Sports College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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