Ivel Valley School & College

URN: 109739 • Biggleswade SG18 0NL

Overview

Name
Ivel Valley School & College
URN
109739
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joe Creswick (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01767601010
Website
Visit
Address
Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade SG18 0NL

Summary

Ivel Valley School & College, located in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, is a community special school catering to 259 mixed-gender pupils with a capacity of 260. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes individuality and empowers learners aged 3 to 19. Its recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023 confirmed that Ivel Valley remains a good school, committed to becoming a Centre of Excellence in special education.

The school’s ethos centres around collaboration and joint working with various agencies, including the NHS and social care, to ensure that all pupils achieve their best possible outcomes. The curriculum is designed to support personal development and well-being, with a strong emphasis on inclusion and respect within the community. Ivel Valley prioritises the health and therapeutic needs of its students, offering a range of support services tailored to individual requirements.

Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, which values strong links with families and local services. The leadership team, led by Executive Headteacher Joe Creswick, is focused on fostering a happy, safe, and innovative learning environment for all students.

Key details

LA
Central Bedfordshire
Age range
3 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
260
Pupils
259
Boys
182
Girls
77
FSM %
38.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 259 182 77 260 38.90
2024-09-11 245 173 72 245 34.80
2023-09-11 224 155 69 240 34.40
2022-09-11 224 155 69 240 34.40
2021-09-11 199 139 60 200 28.70
2020-09-11 192 136 56 200 25.20

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