Shackleton Primary School
URN: 144545 • Bedford MK42 9LZ
Overview
- Name
- Shackleton Primary School
- URN
- 144545
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andie BenBrahim (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234352912
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pearcey Road, Bedford MK42 9LZ
Summary
Shackleton Primary School, located in Bedford and part of the HEART Academies Trust, serves a mixed-gender population of 465 pupils, with a capacity for 540. The school is committed to providing a welcoming and caring environment where every child feels valued and secure. The ethos centres on fostering a happy and safe atmosphere that motivates students to learn and achieve their personal best.
The school follows the National Curriculum, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience tailored to meet the needs of all pupils. Shackleton Primary School places a strong emphasis on attendance and punctuality, working closely with families to support regular school attendance. The school also has dedicated resources for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all students receive the necessary support to thrive.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Shackleton Primary School's approach, with a focus on building strong relationships between staff, pupils, and parents. The Local Governing Body meets regularly to oversee the school's operations and ensure that it meets the needs of its community effectively. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The school follows the National Curriculum, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience tailored to meet the needs of all pupils. Shackleton Primary School places a strong emphasis on attendance and punctuality, working closely with families to support regular school attendance. The school also has dedicated resources for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all students receive the necessary support to thrive.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Shackleton Primary School's approach, with a focus on building strong relationships between staff, pupils, and parents. The Local Governing Body meets regularly to oversee the school's operations and ensure that it meets the needs of its community effectively. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governor Vacancies (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Weekly Bulletins (calendar)
- Pupil Admissions (other)
- Policies & Procedures (other)
- Pupil Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Procedures (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Great Denham Primary School (75.3)
- Great Barford Lower School (73.7)
- Castle Newnham School (71.3)
- Gravenhurst Lower School (70.2)
- Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 540
- Pupils
- 465
- Boys
- 253
- Girls
- 212
- FSM %
- 35.90
- Open date
- 2017-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 465 | 253 | 212 | 540 | 35.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 476 | 260 | 216 | 540 | 39.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 467 | 233 | 234 | 570 | 34.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 467 | 233 | 234 | 510 | 34.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 454 | 236 | 218 | 510 | 32.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 445 | 223 | 222 | 480 | 27.90 |
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