The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 30% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
30%
-32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 34 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- POPPY HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Margaret Newman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
107 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Meppershall Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Meppershall Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meppershall Church of England Academy?
Meppershall Church of England Academy currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meppershall Church of England Academy take?
Meppershall Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meppershall Church of England Academy?
Meppershall Church of England Academy is in Shefford, SG17 5LZ, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meppershall Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Meppershall Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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