Shefford Lower School

A good community school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Shefford Lower School.

Shefford, SG175XA Ofsted: Good Age 3-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
22 November 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
School Lane
Shefford, SG175XA
Phone
1462629123
Website
sheffordlowerschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109479
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
School Lane, Shefford, SG17 5XA
Website
www.sheffordlowerschool.co.uk/
Age range
3-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
515
Free School Meals
13.3% (68 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.4 (6.1 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
74
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
515 pupils
3-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Empower young people to take every opportunity and embrace all life has to offer, balancing the needs of students, staff, parents and the local community"

Respect Community Kindness Determination Honesty Enjoyment

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Polly Ross emphasizes values-based education, inclusion, community partnership and empowering every child to reach their full potential while supporting families and learning across the wider community.

Curriculum Highlights

Monster Phonics scheme National Curriculum

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