Biggleswade Academy

A good academy converter school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Biggleswade Academy.

Biggleswade, SG188JU Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mead End
Biggleswade, SG188JU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137947
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Mead End, Biggleswade, SG18 8JU
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIFE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
957 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,168
Free School Meals
17.3% (202 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.7% (67 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
39 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
117
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,168 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, Achieve, Together - Attendance Matters"

Ambition Determination Integrity Respect Being Safe Being Caring Being Positive Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

Biggleswade Academy is committed to serving its community. It recognises the multi-cultural, multi-faith and ever-changing nature of the United Kingdom.

Facilities

Main School Hall - Mead End (including stage) Hall 2 - Kitelands Road Dining Room Gymnasium SSA Sports Hall MUGA Grass Pitch/Academy Field Large Meeting Room

Curriculum Highlights

Foundation Stage Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2 Ed4Life (RSHE) Independent Learning and Homework BA Calculation Policy BA Handwriting Programme Maths Mastery Times Tables Rock Stars Guide

Wraparound Care

Wraparound care for children aged 2-11.

SEND Provision

Biggleswade Academy provides SEND provision through a formal SEND policy, SEND Information Report, and SEND Local Offer linkage. It supports early identification of needs, uses a Graduated Approach, employs a SENDCo, and involves parents and external agencies as appropriate. The Academy also accommodates an ASD ARP and collaborates with outside agencies (e.g., CAMHS, Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, Visual/Hearing Impaired Teams) to support pupils with SEND.

Admissions Criteria

Biggleswade Academy has two entry points with admissions criteria for each: Biggleswade Academy Preschool and The Lawns Nursery (Age 2+), and Reception (Year of fifth birthday). In-year admissions are welcomed, however, a place cannot be guaranteed to a pupil who moves within the school's catchment area outside of the normal admissions round. For September entry, applications should be submitted via Central Bedfordshire Council by 15 January; there is no automatic transfer from Preschool or The Lawns Nursery to Reception. Tours are encouraged; Saplings (2-year-olds) and Nursery (3-4-year-olds) admissions for The Lawns Nursery have their own process.

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