Located in Biggleswade, Stratton School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Stratton School currently has around 986 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 20.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 16 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 62% who stay in school sixth forms and 25% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JB |
| Website: | www.stratton.school |
| Telephone: | 01767220000 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Sam Farmer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137886 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1320 |
| Number of Pupils: | 986 |
| Number of Boys: | 507 |
| Number of Girls: | 479 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.50% | 774 |
| Other White | 6.20% | 61 |
| Unclassified | 2.70% | 27 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 25 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 22 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 13 |
| African | 1.20% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 10 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 8 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 6 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawns Nursery School The Baulk , SG18 0PT | - not rated | 635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnside Lower School Lawnside , SG18 0LX | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnside Academy Lawnside , SG18 0LX | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biggleswade Academy Mead End , SG18 8JU | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands Lower School Kitelands Road , SG18 8NX | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands Lower School Kitelands Road , SG18 8NX | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Upper School and Community College Eagle Farm Road , SG18 8JB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratton School Eagle Farm Road , SG18 8JB | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Peake CofE VC School Potton Road , SG18 0EJ | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmemead Middle School Mead End , SG18 8JU | - not rated | 801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivel Valley School & College Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitchmead School Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL | - not rated | 519 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus The Oaks , Potton Road SG18 0EP | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.