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Biggleswade Academy | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
Biggleswade Academy
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Biggleswade Academy
- Primary
- Biggleswade SG18 8JU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized from early years with daily 'class reader' sessions for older pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum is broad, balanced, and ambitious; helps pupils build secure learning over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Early years curriculum lacks consistency; children sometimes miss foundational knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well and most are fluent readers by the end of key stage 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support is available for pupils struggling with phonics and reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respect learning and demonstrate virtues like ambition, determination, respect, and integrity.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strengthened systems for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND; bespoke curriculum for pupils in specially resourced provision.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective arrangements for safeguarding; pupils feel safe and happy at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils thrive in a safe environment with extensive outdoor spaces.
Parent Feedback: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to get involved and provide their views on the school’s functioning.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide-ranging programme including yoga, singing, chess, and sports clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive outdoor spaces available for social time and activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are confident and revisit previous learning often; well-trained adults deliver lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations lead to good pupil achievement, including those with SEND.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Various assessment techniques like quizzes and questioning help identify knowledge gaps.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in early years staff training affect the quality of education.
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About Us
Biggleswade Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 1168 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being secure, considerate, and optimistic are the cornerstones of everything we do at Biggleswade Academy.
Being secure, caring, and positive, together with our values, form the foundation of our learning and teaching and provide us the chance to work in a setting that helps all of our students become confident, content, and life-ready citizens.
We'll behave honourably and be truthful with one another as well as with ourselves.
We are aware that not everyone holds the same values and opinions as we do, and we will respect others' beliefs, values, and ideas.
Everybody is different, yet everyone is equally valuable, and Biggleswade Academy's overall ethos and assemblies both emphasise this.
We shall make every effort to take good care of our environment since it matters to us.
We'll respect one another and ourselves.
We shall proudly don our school attire!
We shall be meticulous in our job and give it everything we have.
We shall be accountable for our actions, our work, and how we approach learning.
We will act honourably and take into account the needs of others.
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Being secure, caring, and positive, together with our values, form the foundation of our learning and teaching and provide us the chance to work in a setting that helps all of our students become confident, content, and life-ready citizens.
We'll behave honourably and be truthful with one another as well as with ourselves.
We are aware that not everyone holds the same values and opinions as we do, and we will respect others' beliefs, values, and ideas.
Everybody is different, yet everyone is equally valuable, and Biggleswade Academy's overall ethos and assemblies both emphasise this.
We shall make every effort to take good care of our environment since it matters to us.
We'll respect one another and ourselves.
We shall proudly don our school attire!
We shall be meticulous in our job and give it everything we have.
We shall be accountable for our actions, our work, and how we approach learning.
We will act honourably and take into account the needs of others.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 5-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22 | 17.7 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - | 97 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 100 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 44.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 3.93% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% 11 | 56.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 3 | 6.9% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 85 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 85 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% 4 | 51.36% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 4 | 6.92% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 81 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 44.74% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.08% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Biggleswade Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
