SchoolScoresBiggleswade Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Mead End, Biggleswade, SG18 8JU
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
138 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Biggleswade comparisons use the 5 of its 8 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Biggleswade | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 41 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 26th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 41% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 98 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Biggleswade figures pool parents at the Biggleswade schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
124 pupils in this year group.
57% — 7 points above the Central Bedfordshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 50% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 1% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 61% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Central Bedfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 114 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 99 |
| Of those, offered a place | 99 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 197 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 13.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 11.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.9 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 58% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.3 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Lawnside Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention
- Langford Village Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Caldecote CofE Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Dunton CofE Junior School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Sutton CofE VA Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 strong, 3 expected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Biggleswade Academy's Ofsted rating?
Biggleswade Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 May 2024.
How did Biggleswade Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Biggleswade Academy?
91% of the 138 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Biggleswade Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Biggleswade Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 99 families put Biggleswade Academy as their first choice for 114 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 99 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137947.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.