St Mary's VA CofE Lower School

URN: 109617 • Clophill MK45 4BE

Overview

Name
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
URN
109617
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
74.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karen Bingley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01525860206
Website
Visit
Address
High Street, Clophill MK45 4BE

Summary

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School, located in Clophill, Central Bedfordshire, is a mixed voluntary aided primary school with a current enrollment of 143 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 150. The school emphasizes a nurturing and enriching educational experience, rooted in a Values-based approach that promotes personal development, well-being, and community involvement. The school community, including parents, staff, and governors, collaborates to support each child's learning journey.

The curriculum at St Mary's is enhanced by a commitment to teaching twenty-two core values over a two-year cycle, which are integrated into daily activities and assemblies. This Values Education framework aims to foster a caring environment where children can thrive intellectually, morally, and spiritually. The school also encourages parental involvement through various activities, including reading at home and participation in the Friends of St Mary’s PTA.

St Mary's is dedicated to building strong relationships within the local community and works closely with other schools to ensure a smooth transition for students. The school's ethos is reflected in positive feedback from pupils, who appreciate the supportive atmosphere and the emphasis on kindness and friendship. For more information, parents can visit the school website or attend school events.

Key details

LA
Central Bedfordshire
Age range
2 - 9
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
150
Pupils
143
Boys
72
Girls
71
FSM %
10.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-09-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 143 72 71 150 10.60
2024-09-11 154 70 84 150 11.80
2023-09-11 133 63 70 150 9.90
2022-09-11 133 63 70 150 9.90
2021-09-11 124 59 65 150 4.50
2020-09-11 132 63 69 150 5.10

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