Biggleswade Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mead End Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 8JU |
| Phone | 01767660515 |
| Reference Number | 137947 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1168 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.08%
Girls: 46.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 34 | 72 |
| 2 | 47 | 42 | 89 |
| 3 | 52 | 38 | 90 |
| 4 | 32 | 35 | 67 |
| 5 | 72 | 58 | 130 |
| 6 | 78 | 63 | 141 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.1% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-06-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-01 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-12-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Converted to an academy |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Lawnside Academy
Lawnside, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0LX |
0.59 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
Brunts Lane, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0LY |
0.87 miles |
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Langford Village Academy
Church Street, Langford, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9QA |
1.59 miles |
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Caldecote Church of England Academy
Manor Place, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DA |
2.2 miles |
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Dunton CofE Junior School
High Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8RN |
2.38 miles |
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Sutton CofE VA Primary School
High Street, Sutton, Bedfordshire, SG19 2NE |
2.68 miles |
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Southill Lower School
School Lane, Southill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9JA |
3.18 miles |
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St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
Ivel Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AX |
3.43 miles |
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Northill CofE Academy
Bedford Road, Northill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9AH |
3.48 miles |
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Raynsford Church of England Academy
Park Lane, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AT |
3.6 miles |
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Clifton All Saints Academy
Church Street, Clifton, Near Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES |
3.65 miles |
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Potton Primary School
Mill Lane, Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2PG |
3.74 miles |
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Laburnum Primary School
Laburnum Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HQ |
3.83 miles |
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Robert Peel Primary School
Dapifer Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1QJ |
3.91 miles |
|
Wrestlingworth CofE Infant School
Church Lane, Wrestlingworth, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2EU |
4.33 miles |
|
Everton Heath Primary School
33 Potton Road, Everton, Nr Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2LE |
4.48 miles |
|
Maple Tree Primary School
Hawk Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2WA |
4.52 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
Rook Tree Lane, Stotfold, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4DL |
4.6 miles |
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Gothic Mede Academy
High Street, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6SL |
4.74 miles |
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Moggerhanger Primary School
Blunham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3RD |
4.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Stratton School
Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JB |
0.46 miles |
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Ivel Valley School & College
Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0NL |
0.67 miles |
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Edward Peake CofE VC School
Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EJ |
1.14 miles |
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OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus
The Oaks, Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EP |
1.76 miles |
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Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN |
3.5 miles |
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Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS |
4.08 miles |
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Etonbury Academy
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS |
4.21 miles |
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Sandy Secondary School
Engayne Avenue, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL |
4.27 miles |
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Pix Brook Academy
Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HB |
4.37 miles |