Shefford Lower School
URN: 109479 • Shefford SG17 5XA
Overview
- Name
- Shefford Lower School
- URN
- 109479
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Polly Ross (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01462629123
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Shefford SG17 5XA
Summary
Shefford Lower School is a community primary school located in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, accommodating 518 pupils with a capacity of 450. The school serves a mixed-gender population and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, as evidenced by its support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With a free school meal eligibility rate of 11.60%, the school aims to provide equitable access to education for all its students.
The school's ethos is built around core values that promote respect, resilience, and responsibility, encouraging students to develop both academically and personally. The curriculum is designed to engage pupils in a wide range of subjects, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares them for future challenges. The school also emphasizes the importance of community involvement and aims to create strong partnerships with families.
In addition to academic pursuits, Shefford Lower School features various extracurricular activities and school pets, enhancing the learning experience and fostering a sense of belonging. Parents can find more information about the school, including details on staff and governance, through the official website.
The school's ethos is built around core values that promote respect, resilience, and responsibility, encouraging students to develop both academically and personally. The curriculum is designed to engage pupils in a wide range of subjects, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares them for future challenges. The school also emphasizes the importance of community involvement and aims to create strong partnerships with families.
In addition to academic pursuits, Shefford Lower School features various extracurricular activities and school pets, enhancing the learning experience and fostering a sense of belonging. Parents can find more information about the school, including details on staff and governance, through the official website.
Useful links
- http://www.aboutcookies.org (other)
- School and College Performance Measures Website (other)
- School Performance Measures Page (other)
- FOLLOW US (other)
- Shefford Lower School (other)
- GOV.UK - Shefford Lower Performance Table (other)
- Websites for Schools by School Website Design Agency (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Campton Lower School (74.0)
- All Saints VA CofE Lower School (70.2)
- Campton Academy (55.3)
- Meppershall Church of England Academy (51.7)
- Meppershall CofE VA Lower School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 518
- Boys
- 266
- Girls
- 252
- FSM %
- 11.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 518 | 266 | 252 | 450 | 11.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 515 | 253 | 262 | 450 | 12.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 509 | 244 | 265 | 450 | 12.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 509 | 244 | 265 | 450 | 12.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 503 | 240 | 263 | 450 | 11.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 509 | 250 | 259 | 450 | 9.80 |
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