The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 104
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Flack (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3NX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Shillington Lower School's Ofsted rating?
Shillington Lower School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shillington Lower School?
Shillington Lower School currently has 104 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shillington Lower School take?
Shillington Lower School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shillington Lower School?
Shillington Lower School is in Hitchin, SG5 3NX, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shillington Lower School have a sixth form?
No, Shillington Lower School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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