The short version
Average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.9
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 986
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 20.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sam Farmer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHitchmead School
Special school · 475m away
Lawnside Academy
Primary · 499m away
Holmemead Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 733m away
Biggleswade Academy
Primary · 733m away
Edward Peake CofE VC School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stratton School a selective school?
No. Stratton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stratton School's Ofsted rating?
Stratton School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stratton School?
Stratton School currently has 986 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stratton School take?
Stratton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stratton School?
Stratton School is in Biggleswade, SG18 8JB, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stratton School have a sixth form?
Yes, Stratton School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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