Sheerhatch Primary School

About Sheerhatch Primary School

Sheerhatch Primary School is a community school in Bedford, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 127 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bedford →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

127 / 210 (60%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 November 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Willington Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK44 3TH

Phone

01234838827

Headteacher

Cheryl Williams

Website

www.sheerhatchprimary.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sheerhatch Primary School?

Sheerhatch Primary School is a community school in Bedford, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Sheerhatch Primary School have?

Sheerhatch Primary School has 127 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sheerhatch Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Sheerhatch Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 November 2021).

How does Sheerhatch Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Sheerhatch Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Sheerhatch Primary School?

Sheerhatch Primary School is located at Willington Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK44 3TH.