SchoolScoresNorthill CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Bedford Road, Northill, Biggleswade, SG18 9AH
01767 627215 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 November 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 Joint 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 88% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 38%). 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 | 9 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 7 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 21 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 13.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 11.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 4% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Caldecote CofE Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Moggerhanger Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Laburnum Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Swithun's CofE VC Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robert Peel Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention
- Maple Tree Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southill Lower School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 strong, 1 expected
- John Donne CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Northill CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Northill CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Would parents recommend Northill CofE Academy?
96% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Northill CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Northill CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 7 families put Northill CofE Academy as their first choice for 9 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 7 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 148411.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.