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Stratton School

Academy converter · Biggleswade · SG18 8JB

Ages 11–18 · 917 pupils · Central Bedfordshire

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

38.6

Overall absence

11.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-04-23

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.17
−20+2
Attainment 838.6
English & maths grade 5+26%
English & maths grade 4+50%
EBacc entry31%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence11.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.8%
Unauthorised3.2%
Authorised absence
7.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.1%
Enrolments in measure
622

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill69%

917 pupils · 1,320 places

Pupils on roll
917
Boys / girls
457 / 460
School capacity
1,320
Capacity fill
917 / 1,320 (69%)
Free school meals
19.6%
FSM pupils
154
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MERIDIAN TRUST
Academy trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Sponsor
Meridian Trust
Headteacher
Mr Sam Farmer

Location

Address
Eagle Farm Road
Postcode
SG18 8JB
Town
Biggleswade
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
North Bedfordshire
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

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

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
16 on roll / 16 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, 917 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 19.6%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Biggleswade
12
Secondary schools in Biggleswade
2
Academies among open schools in Biggleswade
50% (6)
Open schools in SG18
12
Secondary in SG18
2
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135
Secondary in Central Bedfordshire LA
14

Nearby secondary schools

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

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  • Edward Peake CofE VC School

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    Voluntary controlled school · Secondary

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    • KS248%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM27.6%

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  • Ivel Valley School & College

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    • Absence9.7%
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  • Lawnside Academy

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    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM23.3%

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  • Biggleswade Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    • KS267%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM13.8%

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  • St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School

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    Ages 4–11

    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM12.5%

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  • Langford Village Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS225%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM17.6%

    2.0 miles away

  • Caldecote Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–11

    • Absence12.0%
    • FSM35.4%

    2.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Sam Farmer
Telephone
01767220000
Website
www.stratton.school

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