Biddenham International School and Sports College
Contact details for the school

School Name: Biddenham International School and Sports College
Address: Biddenham Turn
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK40 4AZ
Telephone Number: 01234 342521
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr David Bailey
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1422 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.8%

Location and administration

URN: 109690
DfE Number: 822/4124
UKPRN: 10000684
UPRN: 100080991911
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: Bedford (E14001084)
Electoral Ward: Biddenham (E05014491)

Easting & Northing: 502967E, 249781N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 8' 14.56" N 0° 29' 48.5" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4GP3+X7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School (0.3km)
  2. Westfield Primary School (0.3km)
  3. Queen's Park Academy (0.5km)
  4. St James' CofE Academy (0.7km)
  5. Great Ouse Primary Academy (0.9km)
  6. Great Denham Primary School (0.9km)
  7. Polam School (1.4km)
  8. St John's School (1.5km)
  9. Priory Primary School (1.5km)
  10. Livingstone Primary School (1.6km)
Governors

  • Mr Toqeer Ali Masud - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2030.
  • Asad Arif - Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 February 2029.
  • Mr David Bailey - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Nezma Begum - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 January 2027.
  • Ms Carole Bell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Sarah Crafter - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2026.
  • Mrs Anne Day - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 September 2027.
  • Saqib Hussain - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Nikhita Saggu - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Mrs Elaine Spooner - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Gemma Stokes - Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 February 2029.
  • Mrs Catherine Walters - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mr Richard Watson - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2027.
  • Zohib Yaqub - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2025.