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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.6 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,357
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this secondary school provides a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.1 is above the national average, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is 57%, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. Additionally, 67% of students progress to university, with 14% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a solid pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 16% | Bottom 12% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 88 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (120 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child is happy
91%
My child feels safe
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
85%
Behaviour is good
81%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani26.6%
White British16.4%
White Other16.1%
Asian Bangladeshi14.3%
Asian Other5.4%
Black African3.8%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Asian Indian2.1%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.13674, -0.49696 · MK40 4AZ
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN109690
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.biddenham.beds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Biddenham International School and Sports College rated by Ofsted?
Biddenham International School and Sports College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2019.
Is Biddenham International School and Sports College a good school?
Biddenham International School and Sports College scores 43.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Biddenham International School and Sports College?
Based on 120 Ofsted Parent View responses, Biddenham International School and Sports College receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Biddenham International School and Sports College in GCSEs?
Biddenham International School and Sports College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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