The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 259
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 38.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Mr Joe Creswick (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0NL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ivel Valley School & College's Ofsted rating?
Ivel Valley School & College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ivel Valley School & College?
Ivel Valley School & College currently has 259 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ivel Valley School & College take?
Ivel Valley School & College caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Ivel Valley School & College?
Ivel Valley School & College is in Biggleswade, SG18 0NL, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ivel Valley School & College have a sixth form?
Yes, Ivel Valley School & College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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