Sheerhatch Primary School

A good community school school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sheerhatch Primary School.

Bedford, MK443TH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
33.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 39.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 November 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Willington Road
Cople
Bedford, MK443TH
Phone
1234838827
Website
sheerhatchprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109442
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Willington Road, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TH
Website
www.sheerhatchprimary.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
124
Free School Meals
18.5% (23 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.3 (4.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 105.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Sheerhatch Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 102.0 103.0
2024 101.0 105.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
124 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring Individuals Growing Thriving Communities"

Ready Respectful Safe

Religious Education follows the Bedfordshire agreed syllabus.

Head Teacher's Message

I am very proud to work with the amazing Sheerhatch team, this is a fantastic school supporting each individual child to be inspired by learning and thrive in the communities they live in.

Facilities

Two sites: Willington and Cople Original Victorian buildings Modern extensions

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics taught using Read Write Inc from Foundation Stage National Curriculum taught across core subjects; Spanish introduced in KS2 Maths taught using White Rose Maths; topic-based learning PSHE taught via Jigsaw Reading with colour-banded books, school library, guided reading

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Skool's Out - Before and After School Provision

Admissions Criteria

Intake number is 30; current roll is 128.

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