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Northill CofE Academy

Academy converter · Biggleswade · SG18 9AH

Ages 4–11 · 66 pupils · Central Bedfordshire

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Overall absence

5.4%

Admissions demand

0.85 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-12-18

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.8%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
39

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.85 · Often has places

1st preferences

11

Places offered

14

1st-preference offers

11

Total preferences (any rank)
21
Preferred offers (top 3)
13
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill63%

66 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
66
Boys / girls
37 / 29
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
66 / 105 (63%)
Free school meals
21.2%
FSM pupils
14
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese of St Albans
Headteacher
Mrs Siobhan Wright

Location

Address
Bedford Road, Northill
Postcode
SG18 9AH
Town
Biggleswade
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
North Bedfordshire
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, 66 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 21.2%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of St Albans.

Open schools in Biggleswade
12
Primary schools in Biggleswade
8
Academies among open schools in Biggleswade
50% (6)
Open schools in SG18
12
Primary in SG18
8
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135
Primary in Central Bedfordshire LA
95

Nearby primary schools

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

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    • FSM35.4%
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    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM16.2%
    • Demand0.85

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Siobhan Wright
Telephone
01767627215
Website
www.northillschool.org.uk/

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