The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 875
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 13.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- LIFE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Steer (Academy Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mead End, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHolmemead Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Stratton School
Secondary · 733m away
Lawnside Academy
Primary · 950m away
Hitchmead School
Special school · 1.2km away
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Edward Peake CofE VC School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Langford Village Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Biggleswade Academy's Ofsted rating?
Biggleswade Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Biggleswade Academy?
Biggleswade Academy currently has 875 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Biggleswade Academy take?
Biggleswade Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Biggleswade Academy?
Biggleswade Academy is in Biggleswade, SG18 8JU, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Biggleswade Academy have a sixth form?
No, Biggleswade Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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