Shillington Lower School

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

Hitchin, SG53NX Ofsted: Good Age 2-9 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
3 July 2023
Previous grade
Good
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
Greenfields
Shillington
Hitchin, SG53NX
Phone
1462711637
Website
shillingtonstondon.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109480
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3NX
Website
www.shillingtonstondon.co.uk
Age range
2-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
150 pupils
Setting
Larger 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
126
Free School Meals
11.8% (15 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.8% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

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
126 pupils
2-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Kindness Honesty Friendship Perseverance Self Belief

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the head teachers of Shillington and Stondon Lower Schools. We are proud of our values-based ethos, growth mindset, and a caring, dedicated staff team. We invite visits to meet staff and see our learning environment.

Facilities

Outdoor areas used for lessons and activities Quiet gardens Vegetable patches Playground and playing field space Outdoor swimming pool Wildlife garden and pond Fully wheelchair accessible buildings and grounds

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Applications are made via Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) Schools Admissions Team; applications for starting school in September 2026 must be made before 15 January 2026; open days planned for Stondon Lower School and Shillington Lower School; apply via CBC.

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