The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 127
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mrs Cheryl Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Willington Road, Cople, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3TH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sheerhatch Primary School?
Sheerhatch Primary School currently has 127 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sheerhatch Primary School take?
Sheerhatch Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sheerhatch Primary School?
Sheerhatch Primary School is in Bedford, MK44 3TH, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sheerhatch Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sheerhatch Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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