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Hitchmead School

Foundation special school · Biggleswade · SG18 0NL

Ages 6–16 · Central Bedfordshire

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation special school

Age range

Ages 6–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: Derwent and Southill Federation
Academy trust
Derwent and Southill Federation
Headteacher
Mr Tim Walker

Location

Address
Hitchmead Road
Postcode
SG18 0NL
Town
Biggleswade
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
North East Bedfordshire
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

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

Mixed foundation special school, Ages 6–16, in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire. Notable characteristics: special school. SEN provision includes: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Biggleswade
12
Academies among open schools in Biggleswade
50% (6)
Open schools in SG18
12
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135

Nearby schools

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

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Tim Walker

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