259
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
26%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 20/09/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio3.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Ivel Valley School & College · All-through · Central Bedfordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
259
Pupil : teacher ratio
3.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
40%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
26%
Contact
Address
Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, SG18 0NL
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 259 | 6.2 | 100% | 2% | 40% | 10% | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 245 | 6.3 | 100% | 2% | 36% | 10% | 25% |
| 2022/23 | 243 | 6.5 | 100% | 1% | 35% | 10% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 224 | 6.3 | 100% | 1% | 36% | 12% | 33% |
| 2020/21 | 199 | 6.7 | 100% | 1% | 27% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 186 | 6.6 | 100% | 2% | 33% | 8% | 17% |
| 2017/18 | 183 | 7.4 | 100% | 3% | 38% | 10% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 179 | 7.1 | 100% | 3% | 39% | 9% | 26% |
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