Shortstown Primary School

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

Bedford, MK420GS Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
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
12 October 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
Beauvais Square
Shortstown
Bedford, MK420GS
Phone
1234740881
Website
shortstownprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144546
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GS
Website
www.shortstownprimary.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
480
Free School Meals
25.2% (121 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
45.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.6 (7.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
480 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Happy Safe and Learn"

Respect and Responsibility (for each other and ourselves) Learning and Perseverance High Expectations and Boundaries (Dreams and Aspirations) Wellbeing & Resilience Inclusion Enthusiasm (fun and laughter)

Head Teacher's Message

At Shortstown Primary School we believe that ‘Every Child truly does Matter’ and have an unrelenting focus on raising standards in all aspects of school life, so that each student can develop their talents and be the best they can be. We expect high standards of conduct, place emphasis on inclusion, work with the local community, support local charities, and note the school’s OFSTED Good rating (2021) and various national awards. The school also operates a Preschool taking children from two years old.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced National Curriculum-based curriculum Theme-based approach to learning Six school values linked to British Values Curriculum driven by Intent, Implementation and Impact statements Long-term curriculum maps (overviews) and medium-term plans for every half term Half-term units with enquiry questions that drive learning Links between subjects where applicable and explicit literacy connections Curriculum is developmental and inclusive, with high expectations and progress tracking Opportunities for educational visits and wide range of extra-curricular activities Curriculum tailoring to local context, sustainability and community needs Assessment for learning guiding teaching and progression, with ongoing monitoring of learning

Wraparound Care

Wrap around care is provided in the mornings from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Bookings are via the Magic Booking system. Places cannot be guaranteed and must be paid for before registration is accepted. No bookings can be made through emails. Support can be emailed to Shortstown Primary School (magicbooking.co.uk) or [email protected], phone 07716643564. Manager: Mrs Joyce Yates; Supervisors: Miss Ruby Bryce, Mrs Siti Yosof. Wraparound documentation and guides are available (T&Cs, step-by-step registration, help sheet) along with guidance from DFE and Shortstown-specific wraparound guidance.

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