Educational Establishments

Biggleswade Academy

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Headteacher Mr Mark Steer
Address Biggleswade Academy
Mead End

Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 8JU
Website http://www.biggleswadeacademy.org
Telephone 01767660515
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Middle deemed primary (Ages 2 - 13)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 1010
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 1198 (623 / 575)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.4%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
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Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School

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Headteacher Miss Z J Linington
Address Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School
Potton Road

Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 0EJ
Website www.edwardpeake.beds.sch.uk
Telephone 01767314562
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Middle deemed secondary (Ages 9 - 13)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of St Albans
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 840
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 548 (286 / 262)
Percentage Free School Meals 23.2%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Dan Howarth Governor 01/02/2023 30/01/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Hayley Learoyd Learoyd Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mike Sladen Governor 01/02/2023 30/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ivel Valley School & College

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Headteacher Mr Joe Creswick
Address Ivel Valley School & College
Hitchmead Road

Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 0NL
Website www.ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk
Telephone 01767601010
Type of Establishment Community special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 3 - 19)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 240
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 243 (170 / 70)
Percentage Free School Meals 34.8%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Mark Tripp Chair of Governors 16/01/2023 15/01/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Millie Brookes Governor 10/07/2023 09/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Thomas Gibby Governor 26/04/2023 25/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Clare Neish Governor 24/05/2023 23/05/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Pooja Smith Governor 26/04/2023 25/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Tripp Governor 16/01/2023 15/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Lawnside Academy

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Headteacher Headteacher Cheryl Johnson
Address Lawnside Academy
Lawnside

Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 0LX
Website www.lawnsideacademy.org.uk
Telephone 01767312313
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 5 - 9)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 300
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 171 (85 / 86)
Percentage Free School Meals 25.7%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Susanne Combe Chair of Local Governing Body 12/10/2023 11/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Lucy Blackford Local Governor 01/11/2022 31/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Miss Joanne Boniface Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Cally Brown Local Governor 01/06/2023 31/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Hill Local Governor 01/06/2023 31/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Cheryl Johnson Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School

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Headteacher Mrs Sue Rolfe
Address St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School
Brunts Lane

Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 0LY
Website www.standrewslowerschool.co.uk
Telephone 01767312311
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 9)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of St Albans
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 900
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 792 (403 / 389)
Percentage Free School Meals 11.7%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Sally Wells Chair of Governors 14/04/2023 13/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Choonara Governor 05/07/2022 04/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Douglas Governor 01/11/2022 01/11/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Ms Emma Dowse Governor 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Martin James Emsley Governor 05/07/2022 04/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sophie Hall Governor 17/11/2022 16/11/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB