Open Other Secondary Mixed

Stratton School

Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JB
Part of: MERIDIAN TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
986 Pupils
1,320 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
20.80% FSM %
507 Boys
479 Girls
About Stratton School

Stratton School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Central Bedfordshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 986 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,320. Current headteacher: Sam Farmer.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Central Bedfordshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency North Bedfordshire
Ward Biggleswade East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor MERIDIAN TRUST
Opened 01-02-2012
UKPRN 10035809
URN 137886
Data Last Updated 26-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Cristina Rimini Chair of Local Governing Body 23/11/2020 31/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Mary Abeyasekera Local Governor 26/01/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Courtney Local Governor 14/01/2026 13/01/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Sam Farmer Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ian Harvey Local Governor 18/07/2022 13/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tim Huxtable Local Governor 22/11/2024 01/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Eddie Kane Local Governor 07/12/2020 31/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alexander Learoyd Local Governor 25/05/2022 26/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Emma McCrea Local Governor 07/01/2025 06/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Sally Phillips Local Governor 01/12/2025 01/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Smith Local Governor 02/09/2024 01/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Teresa Taylor Local Governor 24/09/2021 23/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Stratton School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire.
Stratton School has 986 pupils, with a capacity of 1,320.
Stratton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Stratton School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Stratton School is Mr Sam Farmer.
Stratton School is at Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JB, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Stratton School: Has a sixth form.
Stratton School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Sam Farmer
Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8JB
Location
Quick Summary
URN 137886
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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