Best 3 Primary schools in Biggleswade – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

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Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Caldecote Church of England Academy (Primary) in Biggleswade; Langford Village Academy (Primary) in Biggleswade; Biggleswade Academy (Primary) in Biggleswade — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Caldecote Church of England Academy, Langford Village Academy and Biggleswade Academy. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Caldecote Church of England Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Caldecote Church of England Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,250, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust, Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited and Life Academies Trust.

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Attribute	Caldecote Church of England Academy SG18 9DA	Langford Village Academy SG18 9QA	Biggleswade Academy SG18 8JU
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 9DA	Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 9QA	Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 8JU
Latest Ofsted	2 23 Jun 2024	2 11 Jun 2024	2 9 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	120	315	957
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust	Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited	Life Academies Trust
Website	www.caldecoteceacademy.co.uk	www.langfordvillageacademy.org.uk	www.biggleswadeacademy.org
Telephone	01767316206	01462629000	01767660515
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Caldecote Church of England Academy

SG18 9DA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 9DA
Ofsted: 2 23 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust
Website: www.caldecoteceacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01767316206

Langford Village Academy

SG18 9QA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 9QA
Ofsted: 2 11 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited
Website: www.langfordvillageacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01462629000

Biggleswade Academy

SG18 8JU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 8JU
Ofsted: 2 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Life Academies Trust
Website: www.biggleswadeacademy.org
Telephone: 01767660515

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.