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Sheerhatch Primary School
Willington Road, Cople, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3TH, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.1 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
127
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. However, it faces challenges with only 50% of pupils achieving the expected combined levels and no students reaching the higher standard. Parents may appreciate the relatively small class sizes, but should consider the limited overall performance in higher attainment.
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Last inspected: 18 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
White Other4.7%
Black Other1.6%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Location
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52.12390, -0.38891 · MK44 3TH
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN109442
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.sheerhatchprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sheerhatch Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sheerhatch Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 November 2021.
Is Sheerhatch Primary School a good school?
Sheerhatch Primary School scores 17.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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