Grange Academy Community Farm
Welcome to Grange Community farm; we are delighted to introduce you to the animals who have joined the Grange Family. Our pupils are very active in caring for them and have helped name many of our animals. Whether it is a quick chat with the pigs at playtime, or a formal lesson, learning to care for the sheep, everyone has a favourite animal interaction!
We are proud that all our pupils can get to know our animals and enjoy their company. Pupils can also gain animal care qualifications to help them in their future careers, whilst enjoying the calming atmosphere of relaxing with the animals.
As we expand our farm, we would be very grateful for any donations of money or equipment. If you know anyone who can support us, please email andrea.foster@biltt.org
We are a small school community farm who is establishing a farm that will benefit our pupils and the wider community. If you would like to sponsor an animal or to find out more information about this please email andrea.foster@biltt.org
Glyn is he a border collie who attends school every day with his owner Andrea. He has been attending since he was 8 weeks old.
He is a firm favourite with many pupils and loves playing football at break times.
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Nutmeg the Shetland Pony Cross joined the Grange Academy Farm in November 2024. He is 5 years old and extremely cheeky. He wants to roam free and join the pupils in their classes!! He particulary enjoys Forest School.
Sunny joined Grange Academy in August 2025. He is a small cob pony and he is 5 years old.
Kai and Ari our Kune Kune pigs, a breed from New Zealand and one of the smallest breeds of pigs. They are called micro pigs even though there is no such thing! Our new additions to the pig family have arrived. Presley is a Kune Kune pig, Priscilla is a Juliana and Pixie a pot bellied cross.
Gertie arrived at Grange in November 2025. She came from a local farm where she was very much loved. She has already made herself at home and is very friendly and likes to sit on laps!
Pickle arrived with us in February 2025. She is 11 weeks as of February. She has the same father as Gertie and is as playful and affectionate as her big sister.
Hazel, Crumble and Bracken are our Golden Guernsey Goats, Hazel is Crumble’s mum and Bracken is Crumble’s auntie.
Our Valais Blacknose Sheep arrived at Grange in October 2023. 3 are pure breeds and registered and one is a cross. They were named Oreo, Sooty, Sweep and Marmite.
The chickens were the first addition to our farm. We have 5 chickens that have been rescued from the egg industry. These are called Holly, Cherry, Peaches, Rosie and Apricot.
We also have four fancy breeds of chickens called Cruella, Tina, Pepper and Ivy.
We have had a new arrival to the chicken family in March 2026. Her name to follow.
We have new hens on site. They have appeared in many productions, one of them being Worzel Gummidge! They will stay with us when they are not filming.
We have 2 quails. They were donated to the school. They are called Itsy and Ditsy.
Our rabbits who are Pumpkin, Clover, Marshmallow, Strawberry, Daisy, Hazel and Fiver. Hazel and Fiver are Blue Otter Rabbits. Their dad is a show champion. They are co-owned by the school and Kathleen Kitsell who has trained them for a huge TV series. Grange acquired two further rabbits in March 2026. Buddy is a Netherland Dwarf and Prim is a Lop. They have been rehomed
with us as their owner can no longer care for them.
We have 3 female gerbils called Spring, Autumn and Winter.
The Deju came to Grange Academy in July 2025. There names are Willow and Wisp.
Our guinea pigs are called Teddy, Yogi and George. These are guinea pigs who needed a new home.
Bob is a 20 year old Horsefield Tortoise. He needed a new home. He loves warm baths, exploring in nature and eating dandelions.
Grange Academy have three budgies. Sophia (blue), Darcy (bright yellow) and Custard (pale yellow). They are kept in the main part of school.
Grange Academy is a Unicef Gold Rights Respecting School and Gold Artsmark School. Ofsted rated ‘Good’ (May 2022).
Telephone: 01234 407100 – Office Email: grange@biltt.org
Grange Academy is part of Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust
Company Number: 08156641
