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Biddenham International School and Sports College
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- Biddenham MK40 4AZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils are making good progress in many subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils usually behave well and have respect for others.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive high-quality training focusing on the school鈥檚 priorities.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers follow the school's development priorities and most feel supported.
Strengths and Challenges: Some subject leaders don鈥檛 share effective teaching techniques quickly enough.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through regular meetings and school events.
Communication: School communicates regularly with parents about pupils' progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: The report shows parents are generally satisfied with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work closely with individual pupils and parents to address concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders take well-judged actions to improve teaching effectiveness.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and bullying is minimal. Effective safeguards are in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school provides a secure understanding of minimizing risks.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide variety of trips, visits, and sports activities are available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students successfully balance extracurriculars with academics.
Career Counselling Services: Independent careers guidance helps students make informed choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are well-prepared for university and further education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well-supported and make good progress.
Subjects Offered: The school offers a broad curriculum including modern foreign languages, physical education, and religious education.
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About Us
Biddenham International School and Sports College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 1353 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 26% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 40.38% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 21.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 8.24% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 12.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.13 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.36% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 41.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 32.07% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.07% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.36% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 27.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 42.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 19.57% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 9.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 12.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.58 | 2.68 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 88.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 183 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.07% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 39.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 35.36% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.79% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.29% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% 1 | 15.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 7 | 27.67% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 13% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 3 | 5.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 6 | 7.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.05 | 2.01 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 85.25% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 151 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 80.42% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 34.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 29.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.08% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.42% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 10 | 16.9% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 11 | 26.9% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 14.95% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 4 | 5.1% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 8.3% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.13 | 1.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 84.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 71.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 36.2% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 31.8% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.1% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.4% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 16.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 28.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 14.21% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 6.32% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 6.89% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 75.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 63.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 36.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.42 | 30.32 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.44 | 29.61 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.30% | 10.63% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 93 | 347 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 52.5% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 29.75% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.25% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.32 | 31.37 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.32 | 32.5 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.2% | 15.79% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 107 | 474 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 55.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.25% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 23.75% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 12.13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.79 3 | 28.1 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.00 3 | 28.15 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 13.62% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 99 | 352 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 54.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 8.13% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 26.75% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.13% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.77 | 29.12 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.58 4 | 30.36 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.8% | 11.1% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 57.57% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.43% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 18.86% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 3.29% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.83 | 27.23 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.99 | 29.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.4% | 13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 50.14% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.71% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 21.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Biddenham International School and Sports College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1