Biggleswade Academy
URN: 137947 • Biggleswade SG18 8JU
Overview
- Name
- Biggleswade Academy
- URN
- 137947
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LIFE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Steer (since 2025) , Academy Principal
- Telephone
- 01767660515
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mead End, Biggleswade SG18 8JU
Summary
Biggleswade Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 875 pupils and a capacity of 957. The academy is committed to fostering a supportive and ambitious learning environment, where high expectations and strong moral principles are at the forefront of its ethos. The mission of the academy emphasizes collective achievement, self-belief, and the development of independent learners who are prepared for future challenges.
The academy promotes core values such as ambition, determination, integrity, and respect, which guide both teaching and learning. These values, alongside the Habits of Learning—Being Safe, Being Caring, and Being Positive—aim to cultivate confident and responsible citizens. Additionally, Biggleswade Academy upholds British values, including democracy and mutual respect, ensuring a well-rounded education for all students.
Biggleswade Academy also places a strong emphasis on understanding each pupil as an individual, recognising their unique talents and aspirations. This approach not only enriches the educational experience but also strengthens the sense of community within the school. Parents are encouraged to engage with the academy's resources to better understand its culture and educational philosophy.
The academy promotes core values such as ambition, determination, integrity, and respect, which guide both teaching and learning. These values, alongside the Habits of Learning—Being Safe, Being Caring, and Being Positive—aim to cultivate confident and responsible citizens. Additionally, Biggleswade Academy upholds British values, including democracy and mutual respect, ensuring a well-rounded education for all students.
Biggleswade Academy also places a strong emphasis on understanding each pupil as an individual, recognising their unique talents and aspirations. This approach not only enriches the educational experience but also strengthens the sense of community within the school. Parents are encouraged to engage with the academy's resources to better understand its culture and educational philosophy.
Useful links
- Academy Governance (governance)
- Academy Governance (governance)
- SEND/Inclusion (sen)
- SEND/Inclusion (sen)
- Report Pupil Absence (sen)
- SEND/Inclusion (sen)
- BA Calculation Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Safeguarding Policy (Link to policies) (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School (68.4)
- Langford Village Academy (59.5)
- Northill CofE VA Lower School (58.1)
- Southill Lower School (56.3)
- Lawnside Academy (54.6)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LIFE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 957
- Pupils
- 875
- Boys
- 463
- Girls
- 412
- FSM %
- 13.30
- Open date
- 2012-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 875 | 463 | 412 | 957 | 13.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1168 | 620 | 548 | 1010 | 16.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1173 | 625 | 548 | 1010 | 11.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1173 | 625 | 548 | 1010 | 11.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1154 | 601 | 553 | 1010 | 9.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1148 | 602 | 546 | 1010 | 7.90 |
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