Welcome to Biddenham International School
and Sports College

I hope you find it informative and it makes clear the type of school we are, our high aspirations aspirations for our young people as they journey through the school with us. I am David Bailey, Principal here at Biddenham; a position that I have been privileged to hold for the last 13 years having been at the school for 24 years now.
Our school is a successful, vibrant and wonderfully diverse community comprehensive that is committed to high standards in all areas, first class teaching and ensuring that students are cared for in their time with us and leave us with many happy memories. It is our job to work with our parents and young people to ensure that they get to where they want to be in life and realise their potential.

• Friendship & Compassion

  Nurturing and inclusive relationships, and the values of equality and respect are at the heart of our school family. We create safe, secure and happy educational environments where we embrace diversity in all its richness, individuals feel a sense of belonging and we care for the welfare and wellbeing of others.

• Inspiration

  Through personal challenge, high expectations and the development of self motivation, we encourage a passion for learning. We stimulate curiosity and engagement through inspirational teaching and leadership, and motivate individuals to continue learning confidently throughout their lives.

• Determination

  We encourage a positive, optimistic outlook, and build stamina and personal resilience. Through this we develop moral courage, integrity and leadership, and enable individuals to work well both independently and as part of a team.

• Enjoyment

  We ensure that both children and adults experience the joy of learning; and whether this be from the exuberance of discovery, the ascetic pleasure of completing an arduous piece of work or the simple glow of pleasure from insight and understanding, we ensure that learning is rewarding, fulfilling and enjoyable.

• Success

  We ensure that individuals experience success in a range of curricular and extracurricular activities. Through good teaching and the development of high quality support we encourage individuals to aim high and exceed