The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 488
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Denise Cottam (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBedford Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
King's Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Cotton End Forest School
Primary · 2.0km away
Elstow School
Primary · 2.3km away
Shackleton Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Nursery · 2.6km away
Lakeview School
Primary · 2.9km away
Bedford Girls' School
Independent · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Shortstown Primary School?
Shortstown Primary School currently has 488 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shortstown Primary School take?
Shortstown Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shortstown Primary School?
Shortstown Primary School is in Bedford, MK42 0GS, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shortstown Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shortstown Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.