Campton Academy
URN: 148104 • Shefford SG17 5PF
Overview
- Name
- Campton Academy
- URN
- 148104
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susanne Combe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01462813359
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rectory Road, Shefford SG17 5PF
Summary
Campton Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 132 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 110. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is treated as an individual. With a focus on high academic standards and a broad curriculum, Campton Academy aims to help pupils achieve their personal best while preparing them for future educational stages.
The school operates a Values Based Learning programme, introducing a new value each half term to promote essential life skills and citizenship. This initiative encourages students to embody values such as respect, kindness, and determination, fostering a positive school culture. Recognition of these values is celebrated through awards and a visual display, reinforcing the importance of character development alongside academic achievement.
Additionally, Campton Academy offers before and after-school care through Dawn Until Dusk, providing families with flexible childcare options. The school is committed to creating a happy and safe atmosphere, ensuring that all pupils feel valued and supported in their learning journey.
The school operates a Values Based Learning programme, introducing a new value each half term to promote essential life skills and citizenship. This initiative encourages students to embody values such as respect, kindness, and determination, fostering a positive school culture. Recognition of these values is celebrated through awards and a visual display, reinforcing the importance of character development alongside academic achievement.
Additionally, Campton Academy offers before and after-school care through Dawn Until Dusk, providing families with flexible childcare options. The school is committed to creating a happy and safe atmosphere, ensuring that all pupils feel valued and supported in their learning journey.
Useful links
- In assembly today staff, children and the Chair of Governors said thank you and good luck to Mrs Fraher as she steps down from the role of Principal. Wishing you every success and happiness in your new job. (governance)
- As part of our 150 years of Education at Campton, the children have been writing poems. These were judged by the Trust's English Lead and the winners were announced today in assembly. Mrs Dean, one of our governors, very kindly came into school to present (governance)
- Adventure Challenge Morning Success! Our Year 3 and Year 4 children had an incredible time on their Adventure Challenge experience today! It was fantastic to see them working together and tackling a series of tricky and exciting challenges. It was a bril (sen)
- Twitter (other)
- FREE MINDFULNESS TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS AND CARERS As part of BEST's mission to grow mindfulness and its impact across the school community we are extending our offer to provide free mindfulness courses for the parents and carers of our student (other)
- Following all the hard work on the garden in the summer term, Campton Academy have achieved Level 1 in the RHS School Gardening Awards! (other)
- What a wonderful way to celebrate National Poetry Day! The children have produced some amazing work as they took on the challenge of writing poems inspired by animals, autumn, and our school values. (other)
- Our family Reading Café was a great success this morning. It was lovely to see so many parents and children sharing books and enjoying some tasty pastries. A great way to start the day. (other)
- Facebook (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Campton Lower School (74.0)
- All Saints VA CofE Lower School (70.2)
- Shefford Lower School (57.5)
- Meppershall Church of England Academy (51.7)
- Meppershall CofE VA Lower School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 110
- Pupils
- 132
- Boys
- 73
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- 3.80
- Open date
- 2020-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 132 | 73 | 59 | 110 | 3.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 131 | 77 | 54 | 110 | 3.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 121 | 65 | 56 | 110 | 4.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 121 | 65 | 56 | 110 | 4.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 112 | 65 | 47 | 110 |
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