Biddenham International School and Sports College
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Biddenham Turn Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AZ |
| Phone | 01234342521 |
| Reference Number | 109690 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1353 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.93%
Girls: 51.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 52.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 127 | 118 | 245 |
| 8 | 112 | 128 | 240 |
| 9 | 116 | 127 | 243 |
| 10 | 87 | 116 | 203 |
| 11 | 104 | 96 | 200 |
| 12 | 70 | 64 | 134 |
| 13 | 46 | 42 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 27.9% |
| White, British | 16.3% |
| White, Other | 16.3% |
| Asian, Other | 5% |
| African | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-26 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-03-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-11-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-01-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-09-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-09-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-02-23 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-10-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-10-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.12 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Westfield Primary School
Chester Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HW |
0.21 miles |
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St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Chester Road, Bedford, MK40 4HN |
0.26 miles |
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Queen's Park Academy
Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA |
0.31 miles |
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St James' CofE Academy
Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BD |
0.46 miles |
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Great Ouse Primary Academy
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ |
0.56 miles |
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Great Denham Primary School
Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4GG |
0.57 miles |
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Polam School
45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BU |
0.89 miles |
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Priory Primary School
Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD |
0.94 miles |
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Livingstone Primary School
Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG |
0.99 miles |
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Edith Cavell Primary School
Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH |
1.12 miles |
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Peter Pan Nursery School
Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR |
1.22 miles |
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Cauldwell School
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR |
1.22 miles |
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Bedford Road Primary Academy
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH |
1.23 miles |
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Camestone School
Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW |
1.39 miles |
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Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS |
1.66 miles |
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Kempston Rural Primary School
Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ |
1.67 miles |
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Ursula Taylor Church of England School
High Street, Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6EG |
1.67 miles |
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Shackleton Primary School
Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ |
1.71 miles |
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Balliol Primary School
Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER |
1.72 miles |
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Springfield Primary School
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ |
1.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
|
0.8 miles |
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St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA |
0.93 miles |
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Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
1.01 miles |
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Bedford Modern School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
1.03 miles |
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Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH |
1.25 miles |
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Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD |
1.31 miles |
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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
1.46 miles |
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Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
1.54 miles |
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Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
1.66 miles |
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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
1.92 miles |
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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
1.99 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT |
2.01 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL |
2.24 miles |
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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR |
2.25 miles |
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Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX |
2.31 miles |
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Lincroft Academy
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE |
2.44 miles |
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KWS School
51 Brunel Road, Bedford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TJ |
2.55 miles |
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Mark Rutherford School
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX |
3.07 miles |
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Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT |
3.41 miles |
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Wixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
3.61 miles |