Stratton School
Biggleswade, SG18 8JB · Central Bedfordshire · secondary school
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10th of 16 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire we can score, 27 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 874 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 3.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.3 · 25 | 46% | 1.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.17 · 37 | 38% | 1.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.5 · 26 | 15% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stratton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and International S.T.E.M clubs. Sports include football, badminton, basketball, cross country, athletics, and handball. Music lessons are available, and residential trips are offered for Years 7, 8, and Aberdovey, alongside Camps International.
Getting in
The published school roll is 917 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,320. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students who are not progressing as expected? How are the residential trips structured to ensure all pupils participate?
What Ofsted said about Stratton School
Overview
Stratton School has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with leaders demonstrating a "relentless" commitment to raising standards. The report highlights a stable, inclusive environment where pupils feel "confident, safe and secure" and benefit from a curriculum that is "skilfully constructed" to meet their needs.
Strengths
- Teachers are "committed to ensuring [pupils] achieve the best possible outcomes," with a focus on securing "strong foundations" in key subject areas.
- Pupils "behave very well," displaying confidence and maintaining positive relationships with staff who they "trust" and feel comfortable asking for help.
- There is "excellent support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, particularly through the specialist ‘ACE’ provision which fosters an "inclusive ethos."
- Pastoral care is "strong," with pupils valuing the school’s support ‘hubs’ and the ‘serenity suite’ which aids attendance and well-being.
- The sixth form offers a "broad and varied" curriculum with teachers who are "secure and confident," providing effective guidance on future progression.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must strengthen their expertise in assessment to "check pupils’ understanding systematically," ensuring teaching is adapted effectively so all pupils progress as quickly as possible.
- The school’s ‘PLEDGES’ values are "not fully understood by all pupils," limiting engagement; leaders should ensure the personal development programme is "valued and understood" to help pupils develop character and talents.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.6 |
| 2024/25 | 38.9 |
| 2025/26 | 41.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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