The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 51
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Ms Deborah Munday (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Location
Wantage Road, Great Shefford, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7DB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Shefford C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shefford C.E. Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shefford C.E. Primary School?
Shefford C.E. Primary School currently has 51 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shefford C.E. Primary School take?
Shefford C.E. Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shefford C.E. Primary School?
Shefford C.E. Primary School is in Hungerford, RG17 7DB, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shefford C.E. Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shefford C.E. Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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