How many pupils does Shefford Lower School have?

Shefford Lower School has 518 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Where is Shefford Lower School?

Shefford Lower School is located at School Lane, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5XA.

Shefford Lower School

School Lane, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5XA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

3–9

Ages

518

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Shefford Lower School

Shefford Lower School is a community school in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–9. It has 518 pupils on roll. 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 518 / 450 (115%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

13.4%

Free school meals

2.1%

EAL

4.4%

SEN support

19.1%

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

4.8%

Overall absence

10.9%

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.

19.96

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

25.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24

32.11

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

£44,396

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,032 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.98

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,292

Spend per pupil

£6,584

Income per pupil

42%

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: School Lane, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5XA
Phone: 01462629123
Headteacher: Polly Ross
Website: www.sheffordlowerschool.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shefford Lower School?: Shefford Lower School is a community school in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–9.
How many pupils does Shefford Lower School have?: Shefford Lower School has 518 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Where is Shefford Lower School?: Shefford Lower School is located at School Lane, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5XA.

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