Biddenham International School and Sports College
URN: 109690 • Bedford MK40 4AZ
Overview
- Name
- Biddenham International School and Sports College
- URN
- 109690
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Bailey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234342521
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Biddenham Turn, Bedford MK40 4AZ
Summary
Biddenham International School and Sports College, located in Bedford, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,357 students and a capacity of 1,500. The school is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a vibrant, diverse community. Under the leadership of Principal David Bailey, who has been with the school for 24 years, Biddenham aims to support students in achieving their full potential through a combination of academic excellence and personal development.
The school's ethos centres on five core principles: Friendship and Compassion, Inspiration, Determination, Enjoyment, and Success. These values guide the school's approach to teaching and learning, creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop resilience and a love for learning. Biddenham offers a wide range of curricular and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that all students can explore their interests and talents.
Biddenham International School prioritises strong relationships between staff and students, fostering a supportive atmosphere that celebrates diversity. The school is dedicated to preparing students for future challenges, equipping them with both knowledge and essential life skills in a secure and inclusive setting.
The school's ethos centres on five core principles: Friendship and Compassion, Inspiration, Determination, Enjoyment, and Success. These values guide the school's approach to teaching and learning, creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop resilience and a love for learning. Biddenham offers a wide range of curricular and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that all students can explore their interests and talents.
Biddenham International School prioritises strong relationships between staff and students, fostering a supportive atmosphere that celebrates diversity. The school is dedicated to preparing students for future challenges, equipping them with both knowledge and essential life skills in a secure and inclusive setting.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Report an Absence (sen)
- Supporting SEND Students (sen)
- Prospectus (download)
- Mission, Core Principles And Values (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Thomas More Catholic School (70.2)
- Redborne Upper School and Community College (69.8)
- Sharnbrook Academy (62.7)
- St Thomas More Catholic School (61.4)
- Goldington Academy (60.0)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1357
- Boys
- 650
- Girls
- 707
- FSM %
- 34.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1357 | 650 | 707 | 1500 | 34.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1353 | 662 | 691 | 1500 | 31.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1260 | 613 | 647 | 1300 | 29.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1260 | 613 | 647 | 1450 | 29.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1211 | 614 | 597 | 1450 | 27.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1172 | 607 | 565 | 1200 | 21.90 |
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