How many pupils does Lawnside Academy have?

Lawnside Academy has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lawnside Academy's Ofsted rating?

Lawnside Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023).

Is Lawnside Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lawnside Academy is part of BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Lawnside Academy?

Lawnside Academy is located at Lawnside, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0LX.

Lawnside Academy

Lawnside, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0LX

Good

Inspected 28 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

216

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Lawnside Academy

Lawnside Academy is an academy converter in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 216 pupils on roll. It is part of BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023) rated it Good. 23.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 216 / 420 (51%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

23.3%

Free school meals

8.5%

EAL

4.2%

SEN support

12.0%

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.

Attendance

6.9%

Overall absence

20.3%

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.

10.98

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

19.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

8.5

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

£46,847

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,312 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£6,487

Spend per pupil

£6,297

Income per pupil

54%

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: Lawnside, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0LX
Phone: 01767312313
Acting Headteacher: Cheryl Johnson
Website: www.lawnsideacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lawnside Academy?: Lawnside Academy is an academy converter in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Lawnside Academy have?: Lawnside Academy has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lawnside Academy's Ofsted rating?: Lawnside Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023).
Is Lawnside Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lawnside Academy is part of BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED.
Where is Lawnside Academy?: Lawnside Academy is located at Lawnside, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0LX.

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