Stratton School
URN: 137886 • Biggleswade SG18 8JB
Overview
- Name
- Stratton School
- URN
- 137886
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sam Farmer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01767220000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade SG18 8JB
Summary
Stratton School, located in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 986 pupils, operating below its capacity of 1,320. The school has recently transitioned from an upper school to a full secondary institution, which includes the introduction of new year groups and a sixth form. Stratton School has received a “Good” rating from Ofsted across all key areas, reflecting its commitment to quality education, positive behaviour, and effective leadership.
The school promotes an inclusive ethos, highlighted by the opening of its Autism Centre of Excellence (ACE), which provides tailored support for neurodiverse students. This initiative aims to enhance the learning experience for all students, ensuring they feel valued and supported in their educational journey.
Stratton School is also actively engaged in promoting apprenticeships as a viable career pathway, recently receiving recognition at the House of Lords for its efforts. The school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging students to be kind, engaged, and ambitious in their pursuits.
The school promotes an inclusive ethos, highlighted by the opening of its Autism Centre of Excellence (ACE), which provides tailored support for neurodiverse students. This initiative aims to enhance the learning experience for all students, ensuring they feel valued and supported in their educational journey.
Stratton School is also actively engaged in promoting apprenticeships as a viable career pathway, recently receiving recognition at the House of Lords for its efforts. The school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging students to be kind, engaged, and ambitious in their pursuits.
Useful links
- find out more (other)
- Meridian Careers Pathways (other)
- Year 12+13 Career Pathways (other)
- Meridian Careers: Transition Y6-7 (other)
- SchoolHire Bookings Page (other)
- MCAS - Student Portal (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Instagram (other)
- Meridian Trust (other)
- MCAS - Parent Portal (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Capacity
- 1320
- Pupils
- 986
- Boys
- 507
- Girls
- 479
- FSM %
- 20.80
- Open date
- 2012-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 986 | 507 | 479 | 1320 | 20.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 782 | 395 | 387 | 1320 | 19.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 845 | 419 | 426 | 1320 | 12.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 845 | 419 | 426 | 1320 | 12.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 869 | 424 | 445 | 1320 | 11.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 916 | 427 | 489 | 1320 | 9.60 |
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