Shackleton Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Shackleton Primary School.

Bedford, MK429LZ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
36.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 43.0%
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
28 September 2021
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
Pearcey Road
Bedford, MK429LZ
Phone
1234352912
Website
shackletonprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144545
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Pearcey Road, Bedford, MK42 9LZ
Website
www.shackletonprimary.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
540 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
476
Free School Meals
39.5% (188 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.3% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
43.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 100.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
60
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
476 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ready, Respectful, Safe"

Ready Respectful Safe

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Dr Andie BenBrahim, emphasising a happy, safe environment, high expectations, partnership with families, and the Shackleton Way: Ready, Respectful, Safe.

Facilities

two halls multiple playgrounds large playing field with trim trail obstacle course library dance studio main computer suite interactive whiteboards in classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

Exciting and memorable lessons that bring learning to life Strong foundations in reading, writing and maths Creative topics that link subjects together to make learning meaningful Active, hands-on experiences including trips, visitors and outdoor learning A focus on engagement, challenge, enjoyment, resilience and discovery

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club from 7:45am; After School Club from 3:30pm with an early session (3:30-4:30pm) or full session (3:30-6:00pm); hot meal provided; sessions pre-book via the Magic Booking site.

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