Biddenham International School and Sports College vs Lincroft Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Bedford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,422 students
Lincroft Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
923 students
| Measure | Biddenham International School and Sports College Bedford, East of England | Lincroft Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #346 of 460 | #173 of 460 |
| National rank | #2790 of 4,090 | #1369 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,422 | 923 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,422 | 923 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.9% | 48.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.6% | 73% |
| EBacc average points | 3.28 | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.biddenham.beds.sch.uk | www.lincroft.academy |
The verdict
- •Lincroft Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 33.1).
- •Biddenham International School and Sports College is the larger school with 1,422 students compared with 923.
- •Biddenham International School and Sports College is a local authority school while Lincroft Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Biddenham International School and Sports College better than Lincroft Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lincroft Academy ranks higher (62.3 vs 33.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Biddenham International School and Sports College and Lincroft Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddenham International School and Sports College: 1,422. Lincroft Academy: 923. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddenham International School and Sports College and Lincroft Academy rank in East of England?
Biddenham International School and Sports College is 346th of 460 and Lincroft Academy is 173rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).