The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 518
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Polly Ross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Shefford Lower School's Ofsted rating?
Shefford Lower School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shefford Lower School?
Shefford Lower School currently has 518 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shefford Lower School take?
Shefford Lower School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shefford Lower School?
Shefford Lower School is in Shefford, SG17 5XA, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shefford Lower School have a sixth form?
No, Shefford Lower School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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