Shortstown Primary School

URN: 109498 • Bedford MK42 0GS

Overview

Name
Shortstown Primary School
URN
109498
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Denise Cottam (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Beauvais Square, Bedford MK42 0GS

Summary

Shortstown Primary School, located in Bedford, is a community school that opened in September 2013, catering to children aged 4 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of 409 pupils and a capacity of 420, the school emphasizes inclusivity and aims to create a supportive environment for students from diverse backgrounds. As part of the HEART Academies Trust, Shortstown Primary is committed to high educational standards and has received a 'Good' rating from OFSTED in 2021.

The school follows a theme-based curriculum designed to foster connections across different subjects, promoting deeper understanding and engagement. Shortstown Primary places a strong emphasis on values such as respect, responsibility, and resilience, which are integrated into daily learning. Additionally, the school supports a range of needs, including those of pupils eligible for free school meals and those with special educational needs.

Community involvement is a key aspect of Shortstown Primary's ethos, with initiatives encouraging students to engage with local charities and events. The school also operates a preschool for children from two years old, further extending its commitment to early education and community integration.

Key details

LA
Bedford
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
409
Boys
205
Girls
205
FSM %
18.00
Open date
Close date
2017-05-31
Last Ofsted
2013-04-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 409 205 205 420 18.00
2024-09-11 409 205 205 420 18.00
2023-09-11 409 205 205 420 18.00
2022-09-11 409 205 205 420 18.00
2021-09-11 409 205 205 420 18.00
2020-09-11 409 205 205 420 18.00

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