SecondaryData as of May 2026

Biddenham International School and Sports College

Biddenham Turn, Bedford, MK40 4AZ

Foundation school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

42.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

42.0

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

13.1%

Basics 9-5

35.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

42.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	41.4	46.4
2023/24	40.4	46.4
2024/25	42.0	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.29	0.00
2023/24	+0.12	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

15.7%

EBacc APS

3.28

EBacc 9-5

4.0%

EBacc 9-4

6.6%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

28.55

A*-A Grades

12.1%

A*-B Grades

35.3%

AAB+ %

8.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 107 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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St John's School

1.5 km away · Academy special converter

Good

Grange Academy

1.63 km away · Academy special converter

Good

Bedford Modern School

1.65 km away · Other independent school

Bedford College

2.02 km away · Further education

Bedford Free School

2.11 km away · Free schools

Outstanding

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About Biddenham International School and Sports College

Biddenham International School and Sports College is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 120 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. The school has around 1,357 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Biddenham Turn, Bedford, MK40 4AZ | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Biddenham International School and Sports College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
Mar 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Biddenham International School and Sports College

What is Biddenham International School and Sports College's Ofsted rating?

Biddenham International School and Sports College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Biddenham International School and Sports College?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 120 responses): 92% of parents would recommend Biddenham International School and Sports College.

What are Biddenham International School and Sports College's latest exam results?

Biddenham International School and Sports College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Biddenham International School and Sports College located?

Biddenham International School and Sports College is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4AZ).

How many pupils attend Biddenham International School and Sports College?

Biddenham International School and Sports College has around 1,357 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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