The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- SHARNBROOK PRIMARY
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Bennett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Sharnbrook, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1PF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sharnbrook Primary's Ofsted rating?
Sharnbrook Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sharnbrook Primary?
Sharnbrook Primary currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sharnbrook Primary take?
Sharnbrook Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sharnbrook Primary?
Sharnbrook Primary is in Bedford, MK44 1PF, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sharnbrook Primary have a sixth form?
No, Sharnbrook Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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