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Shefford Lower School
School Lane, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5XA, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.3 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
518
Capacity
450
Ages
3–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for early education. While it serves a substantial number of pupils, its LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than 25% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas. Parents can expect a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 9, though limited published data means further research may be beneficial.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.03549, -0.34293 · SG17 5XA
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109479
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Shefford Lower School rated by Ofsted?
Shefford Lower School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2017.
Is Shefford Lower School a good school?
Shefford Lower School scores 25.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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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