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Stratton School
Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JB, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.9 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
986
Capacity
1,320
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 84% nationally. While 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 13%. Parent satisfaction is fairly high, with 79% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 61% | 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%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 71 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (117 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child feels safe
85%
School has high expectations
81%
I'd recommend this school
79%
My child makes good progress
77%
My child is happy
76%
Progress is communicated
75%
School supports development
70%
Behaviour is good
67%
School responds to concerns
61%
School keeps me informed
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.5%
White Other6.2%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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52.08664, -0.25019 · SG18 8JB
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137886
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stratton.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Stratton School rated by Ofsted?
Stratton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Stratton School a good school?
Stratton School scores 21.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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 Stratton School?
Based on 117 Ofsted Parent View responses, Stratton School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Stratton School in GCSEs?
Stratton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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