Sheerhatch Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bedford, East of England MK44 3TH · Bedford
#1596 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#13371 of 15,697 nationally
About Sheerhatch Primary School
Sheerhatch Primary School is a local authority primary located in Bedford, in the Bedford local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 129 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 24.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1596th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (55th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 129; capacity filled 61.4%.
There are 93 schools in Bedford; Sheerhatch Primary School ranks 69th 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%)50%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- 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%)18.6%
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 Sheerhatch Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 129
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 61.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 50%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Sheerhatch Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Shortstown Primary School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
479 students · 3.2 km away
Goldington Green Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
576 students · 3.4 km away
KWS School
Bedford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
18 students · 3.5 km away
Cotton End Forest School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
435 students · 3.8 km away
Moggerhanger Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
119 students · 4.0 km away
King's Oak Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 1–11
826 students · 4.2 km away
Putnoe Primary School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
494 students · 4.3 km away
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
176 students · 4.3 km away
Goldington Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
958 students · 4.4 km away
Bedford Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,480 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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129 students
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129 students
Elsworth CofE VA Primary School
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130 students
Sandridge School
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130 students
Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School
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Overstrand, the Belfry, Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sheerhatch Primary School a good school?
Sheerhatch Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 24.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1596 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 Sheerhatch Primary School rank in East of England?
Sheerhatch Primary School ranks #1596 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #13371 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sheerhatch Primary School?
Sheerhatch Primary School had 129 students in 2025.
Is Sheerhatch Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sheerhatch Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Sheerhatch Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sheerhatch Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.