How many pupils does Biggleswade Academy have?

Biggleswade Academy has 875 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Biggleswade Academy's Ofsted rating?

Biggleswade Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024).

How does Biggleswade Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Biggleswade Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Biggleswade Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Biggleswade Academy is part of LIFE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Biggleswade Academy?

Biggleswade Academy is located at Mead End, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU.

Biggleswade Academy

Mead End, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU

Good

Inspected 1 May 2024

Good

Ofsted

57%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

875

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Biggleswade Academy

Biggleswade Academy is an academy converter in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 875 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 875 / 957 (91%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 May 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11%

Free school meals

11.1%

EAL

4.8%

SEN support

11.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

57%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%

Overall absence

12.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

39.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -9.4 vs 2023/24

21.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24

31.28

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -8.9 vs 2023/24

£43,545

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,313 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,263

Spend per pupil

£7,050

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Mead End, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU
Phone: 01767660515
Academy Principal: Mark Steer
Website: http://www.biggleswadeacademy.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Biggleswade Academy?: Biggleswade Academy is an academy converter in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Biggleswade Academy have?: Biggleswade Academy has 875 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Biggleswade Academy's Ofsted rating?: Biggleswade Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024).
How does Biggleswade Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 57% of pupils at Biggleswade Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Biggleswade Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Biggleswade Academy is part of LIFE ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Biggleswade Academy?: Biggleswade Academy is located at Mead End, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU.

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