Biggleswade Academy Catchment Area
Biggleswade Academy is a academy converter primary school in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 875 pupils, and a capacity of 957 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–11
Age range
875
Pupils
957
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Biggleswade Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Biggleswade Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Central Bedfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →Biggleswade Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Mead End, Biggleswade, SG18 8JU
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137947
Other Primary Schools in Biggleswade
If Biggleswade Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Biggleswade are the next closest alternatives.
Southill Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · SG18 9JA
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SG18 0LY
Dunton CofE Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SG18 8RN
Langford Village Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SG18 9QA
Caldecote Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SG18 9DA
Lawnside Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · SG18 0LX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Biggleswade Academy
Is Biggleswade Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Biggleswade Academy is operating close to its capacity of 957 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Biggleswade Academy? ▾
Admission to Biggleswade Academy is managed by Central Bedfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Biggleswade Academy cover? ▾
Biggleswade Academy is a primary school in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Biggleswade Academy? ▾
Biggleswade Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.