The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 24.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Headteacher Cheryl Johnson (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Lawnside, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStratton School
Secondary · 499m away
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 680m away
Hitchmead School
Special school · 689m away
Holmemead Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 950m away
Biggleswade Academy
Primary · 950m away
Edward Peake CofE VC School
Secondary · 999m away
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lawnside Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lawnside Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lawnside Academy?
Lawnside Academy currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lawnside Academy take?
Lawnside Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lawnside Academy?
Lawnside Academy is in Biggleswade, SG18 0LX, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lawnside Academy have a sixth form?
No, Lawnside Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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