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OpenSecondaryURN 109690

Biddenham International School and Sports College

Foundation school · Bedford · MK40 4AZ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,422

Local authority

Bedford

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Bedford, Bedford, 1,422 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 35.8%.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Secondary schools in Bedford
14
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK40
11
Secondary in MK40
1
Open schools in Bedford LA
86
Secondary in Bedford LA
13

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BedfordNear MK40

Overview

School type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
109690

Location

Address
Biddenham Turn
Postcode
MK40 4AZ
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Bedford

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,422
Boys / girls
697 / 725
School capacity
1,500
Capacity fill
1,422 / 1,500 (95%)
Free school meals
35.8%
FSM pupils
434
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Supported by a trust

Contact

Telephone
01234342521
Website
http://www.biddenham.beds.sch.uk

Official links