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Biggleswade Academy
Mead End, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.3 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
875
Capacity
957
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 70% nationally. However, only 1% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests that there are areas where the school could enhance its offerings compared to others in the region.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.8%
Black African3.2%
Other3.1%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
White Irish0.5%
traveller_irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.08036, -0.25345 · SG18 8JU
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137947
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.biggleswadeacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Biggleswade Academy rated by Ofsted?
Biggleswade Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2024.
Is Biggleswade Academy a good school?
Biggleswade Academy scores 24.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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