Lawnside Academy
Lawnside, Biggleswade, SG18 0LXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lawnside Academy is a primary school in Biggleswade for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 March 2023, report published 23 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Pupils at Lawnside Academy enjoy coming to school. They talk positively about their learning. They are proud of their school. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and fully included in the life of the school. The curriculum is carefully planned and adapted to meet their needs. Pupils behave well. This is because they know and understand what staff expect of them. Pupils are happy and safe. Pastoral care for pupils is a high priority. This is a school which is 'learning together, growing together'. Pupils are well prepared for their next stages of education. This is because the curriculum is well considered, rich and varied. Bullying is rare. When there is a problem, pupils say that staff are there to help them. There are a wide range of opportunities to develop pupils' perseverance, self-esteem and aspiration. Pupils find out how to learn from their mistakes and challenge themselves. This starts in the early years where routines and expectations are well established and continues as children progress through the school. Pupils are sensitive to world events, for example the war in Ukraine and environmental issues. They are global citizens and talk about rights and responsibilities.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified the precise knowledge that children need to learn. This means that teachers' planned activities do not always help pupils build their knowledge progressively. Leaders need to ensure that in all subjects the content and sequence of knowledge is precise so that children deepen their knowledge across all areas of the curriculum.
- Some children have gaps in their knowledge because of their poor attendance at school. Leaders need to continue to work with parents to implement attendance policies so that attendance continues to improve and children access the full curriculum offer.
Pupil numbers and mix
283 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Lawnside Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Biggleswade Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Caldecote Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Langford Village Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Sutton CofE VA Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Cheryl Johnson
- Phone
- 01767312313
- Address
- Lawnside, Biggleswade, SG18 0LX
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 145427
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.