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Ivel Valley School & College

Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0NL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
3–19
Ages
259
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community special school
Type

About Ivel Valley School & College

Ivel Valley School & College is a community special school in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 259 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Community special school
Age Range
Ages 3–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
259 / 264 (98%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

42.9%
Free school meals
2.7%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%
Sustained destination
100%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.3%
Overall absence
25.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

41.73
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24
6.2
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24
109.12
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +12.8 vs 2023/24
£47,454
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,580 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
2.3% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
7.95
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.0 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.

£31,302
Spend per pupil
£31,707
Income per pupil
36%
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
Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0NL
Phone
01767601010
Principal
Joe Creswick

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
PermanentPart time£19,889 · · Based on working 32.5 hours per week term time only + INSET days
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant
Level 2 Teaching Assistant Primary and Secondary
PermanentPart time£19,889 · · Based on working 32.5 hours per week term time only + INSET days
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ivel Valley School & College?
Ivel Valley School & College is a community special school in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Ivel Valley School & College have?
Ivel Valley School & College has 259 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ivel Valley School & College perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Ivel Valley School & College met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Ivel Valley School & College?
Ivel Valley School & College is located at Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0NL.

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