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Shortstown Primary School
Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.5 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
488
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 63% of schools nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Parent satisfaction and community engagement can be explored further, given the limited published data on specific strengths and weaknesses.
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Last inspected: 12 October 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% 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 British34.0%
White Other16.4%
Black African9.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.2%
Asian Indian6.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.7%
Asian Bangladeshi4.7%
Asian Pakistani4.5%
Mixed Other3.5%
Black Caribbean2.9%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Other1.0%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.11148, -0.43104 · MK42 0GS
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN144546
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.shortstownprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shortstown Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Shortstown Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2021.
Is Shortstown Primary School a good school?
Shortstown Primary School scores 34.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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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