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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No records found | ||||
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 Vaughan Johnson | Chair of Governors | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Peter Giles | Governor | 01/05/2022 | 01/04/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| 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 |
| Councillor Hayley Whittaker | Governor | 01/03/2021 | 28/02/2025 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
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 |
| Ms Frances Evans | Governor | 26/03/2021 | 25/03/2025 | 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 |
| Mr Richard Sherry | Governor | 12/07/2021 | 11/07/2025 | Elected by parents |
| 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 |
| Dr Sanna Nissinen | Local Governor | 14/12/2020 | 13/12/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
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 |
| Dr Robert Anthony Butcher | Governor | 30/10/2020 | 29/10/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| 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 |
| Reverend Liz Oglesby-Elong | Governor | 11/11/2021 | 10/11/2025 | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) |
| Mr John Peter Price | Governor | 28/01/2021 | 27/01/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Nicola Ripley | Governor | 09/12/2020 | 08/12/2024 | Elected by parents |