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Shackleton Primary School
Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.4 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
465
Capacity
540
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of September 2021, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 75% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 20% of schools, indicating potential challenges in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 28 September 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% 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 Other22.8%
White British20.2%
Asian Bangladeshi12.3%
Black African11.6%
Asian Indian8.4%
Asian Pakistani6.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.9%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Location
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52.12424, -0.46219 · MK42 9LZ
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN144545
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.shackletonprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shackleton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Shackleton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2021.
Is Shackleton Primary School a good school?
Shackleton Primary School scores 20.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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