Biddenham International School and Sports College is a secondary foundation school in Bedford, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this foundation school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Biddenham International School and Sports College has a Progress 8 score of +0.12 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 40.4, 52% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 11.3%, 27% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.2%.
After leaving Biddenham International School and Sports College, student destinations include 50% going on to university and 4% entering apprenticeships.
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Biddenham International School and Sports College has a Progress 8 score of +0.12, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 40.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
52% of students at Biddenham International School and Sports College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Biddenham International School and Sports College achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Biddenham International School and Sports College has an overall absence rate of 9.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Biddenham International School and Sports College is 11.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Biddenham International School and Sports College, 50% go on to university and 4% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Crime Nearby
136/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
56/mo
41% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
11
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Bedford area
40.4
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 8.3%
A-Level
Average Grade
C-
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.