Biggleswade Academy is a mainstream primary school in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, for children aged 2 to 11. In January 2026, 112 of its 839 pupils (13.3%) were getting SEN support and 35 (4.2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–11
- 839 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Central Bedfordshire.
13.3% get SEN support
112 of 839 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
4.2% have an EHC plan
35 of 839 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication58
- Social, emotional and mental health42
- Moderate learning difficulty23
- Autism12
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia9
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 839 (places for 957)
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Steer (Academy Principal)
- Part of
- Life Academies Trust
- Free school meals
- 13.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 137947
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Central Bedfordshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, May 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Mead End, Biggleswade, SG18 8JU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Stratton School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 0.5 miles
- Ivel Valley School & College Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.8 miles
- Brandles School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 7.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Lawnside Academy Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 15.5%, EHC plans 5.7% 0.6 miles
- Edward Peake CofE VC School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 17.3%, EHC plans 4.7% 1.1 miles
- Langford Village Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.2%, EHC plans 3.7% 1.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Central Bedfordshire SEND schools in Central Bedfordshire
Questions about Biggleswade Academy
How many pupils at Biggleswade Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 112 of the 839 pupils (13.3%) were getting SEN support and 35 (4.2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Biggleswade Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (58 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (42 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (23 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Biggleswade Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Biggleswade Academy?
Through Central Bedfordshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Biggleswade Academy?
You can ask for Biggleswade Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Biggleswade Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Stratton School, about 0.5 miles away.
Where is Biggleswade Academy?
Mead End, Biggleswade, SG18 8JU, in Central Bedfordshire.
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