Stratton School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Stratton School.

Biggleswade, SG188JB Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
50.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 49.7%
Continue in education or training
39.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
15 June 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Eagle Farm Road
Biggleswade, SG188JB
Phone
1767220000
Website
stratton.school

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137886
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JB
Website
www.stratton.school
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
1320 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
782
Free School Meals
19.7% (154 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
38.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.4
English Attainment 8:
8.0
Maths Attainment 8:
8.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.4
Ebacc English:
97.0%
Ebacc Entry:
15.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
84.9%
Ebacc Languages:
34.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.17
Progress 8 Range:
-0.37 to 0.03
University Progression:
45.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
46.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
45%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
85 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
49 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
98
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
782 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(10 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(22 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(30 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be kind, be engaged, be ambitious"

Valuing People Young People Safe, responsible, nurtured, known Staff Parents / Carers Community High Quality Learning Environment Pursuit of Excellence Extending the Boundaries of Learning Achievement for All

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Sam Farmer welcomes families and emphasizes high expectations, partnership with parents, inclusive and aspirational learning, and a commitment to nurturing every student’s potential to become confident, independent adults and successful citizens.

Facilities

New spaces New equipment New classrooms Science block (opened 2018) Remodelling of the façade (2018)

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Overview Subject Maps (From Y7-Y13) What is my child learning? S.T.E.M Super Curriculum Curriculum Hours 2024.5 and 2025.6

Admissions Criteria

Current Year 6 Students in any school setting can apply to Stratton School for a phase transfer admission into Year 7, September 2026. 6th Form applications are made directly to the school.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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