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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford MK40 4AZ
Biddenham International School and Sports College is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Bedford). It has about 1,280 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Sixth form, Admissions and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Finances, Attendance and Attainment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Bedford Free School | |
| 1.8 | Daubeney Academy | |
| 2.1 | Castle Newnham School | |
| 2.1 | Kempston Academy | |
| 2.2 | St Thomas More Catholic School | |
| 2.2 | Lincroft Academy | |
| 2.3 | Goldington Academy | |
| 2.4 | Bedford Academy | |
| 3.0 | Mark Rutherford School | |
| 3.7 | Wootton Upper School | |
| 3.7 | Wixams Academy | |
| 6.2 | Sharnbrook Academy |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is below average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
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Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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