Sharnbrook Primary
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bedford, East of England MK44 1PF · Bedford
#557 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#4590 of 15,697 nationally
About Sharnbrook Primary
Sharnbrook Primary is a academy primary located in Bedford, in the Bedford local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 216 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 66.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 557th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (70th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 216; capacity filled 102.9%.
There are 93 schools in Bedford; Sharnbrook Primary ranks 17th of 88 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)13.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sharnbrook Primary by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 216
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 13.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 102.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Sharnbrook Primary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Sharnbrook Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,684 students · 1.1 km away
Pinchmill Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
88 students · 1.7 km away
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
67 students · 4.2 km away
Harrold Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
96 students · 5.5 km away
Thurleigh Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
92 students · 5.6 km away
Carlton CofE Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
87 students · 5.7 km away
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School
Podington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
70 students · 6.2 km away
Riseley CofE Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
121 students · 6.3 km away
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Rushden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
123 students · 6.4 km away
Oakley Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
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216 students
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
Harpenden Academy
Harpenden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
North Crescent Primary School
Wickford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
216 students
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Benfleet · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
St Laurence Catholic Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sharnbrook Primary a good school?
Sharnbrook Primary has a Success Index (England) of 66.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #557 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sharnbrook Primary rank in East of England?
Sharnbrook Primary ranks #557 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #4590 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sharnbrook Primary?
Sharnbrook Primary had 216 students in 2025.
Is Sharnbrook Primary a primary school or a secondary school?
Sharnbrook Primary is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Sharnbrook Primary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sharnbrook Primary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.