The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 465
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 35.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Dr Andie BenBrahim (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCherry Trees Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
King's Oak Primary School
Primary · 792m away
Peter Pan Nursery School
Nursery · 825m away
Cauldwell School
Primary · 834m away
Bedford Academy
Secondary · 883m away
Bedford Girls' School
Independent · 927m away
Bedford Free School
Secondary · 964m away
Bedford College
16 plus · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Shackleton Primary School?
Shackleton Primary School currently has 465 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shackleton Primary School take?
Shackleton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shackleton Primary School?
Shackleton Primary School is in Bedford, MK42 9LZ, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shackleton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shackleton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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