How many pupils does Shillington Lower School have?

Shillington Lower School has 104 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Shillington Lower School's Ofsted rating?

Shillington Lower School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).

Where is Shillington Lower School?

Shillington Lower School is located at Greenfields, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, SG5 3NX.

Shillington Lower School

Greenfields, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, SG5 3NX

Good

Inspected 3 July 2023

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

2–9

Ages

104

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Shillington Lower School

Shillington Lower School is a community school in Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–9. It has 104 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023) rated it Good. 13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 104 / 150 (69%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 July 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

13.8%

Free school meals

3.2%

EAL

5.8%

SEN support

20.2%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

6.9%

Overall absence

8.4%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

5.74

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

16.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.4 vs 2023/24

6.78

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

£49,562

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,664 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£9,813

Spend per pupil

£9,129

Income per pupil

37%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Greenfields, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, SG5 3NX
Phone: 01462711637
Headteacher: Sarah Flack
Website: www.shillingtonstondon.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shillington Lower School?: Shillington Lower School is a community school in Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–9.
How many pupils does Shillington Lower School have?: Shillington Lower School has 104 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Shillington Lower School's Ofsted rating?: Shillington Lower School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).
Where is Shillington Lower School?: Shillington Lower School is located at Greenfields, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, SG5 3NX.

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