Shefford Lower School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Shefford, East of England SG17 5XA · Central Bedfordshire
#507 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#4162 of 15,697 nationally
About Shefford Lower School
Shefford Lower School is a local authority primary located in Shefford, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–9. In 2025 it enrolled 514 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 68.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 507th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (69th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 514; capacity filled 114.2%.
There are 5 schools in Shefford; Shefford Lower School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)14%
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 Shefford Lower School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 514
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 114.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Shefford Lower School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Shefford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
962 students · 101 m away
Campton Academy
Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
128 students · 1.1 km away
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students · 1.7 km away
Meppershall Church of England Academy
Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students · 2.5 km away
Clifton All Saints Academy
Near Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students · 2.8 km away
Southill Lower School
Biggleswade · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
78 students · 3.6 km away
Gravenhurst Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
72 students · 3.9 km away
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Henlow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students · 4.0 km away
Stondon Lower School
Henlow · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
136 students · 4.0 km away
Derwent Primary School
Henlow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
419 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Meads Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
513 students
Thornhill Primary School
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516 students
Foxdell Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
517 students
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
Brentwood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
510 students
Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
508 students
Waterbeach Community Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
521 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shefford Lower School a good school?
Shefford Lower School has a Success Index (England) of 68.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #507 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 Shefford Lower School rank in East of England?
Shefford Lower School ranks #507 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #4162 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shefford Lower School?
Shefford Lower School had 514 students in 2025.
Is Shefford Lower School a primary school or a secondary school?
Shefford Lower School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Shefford Lower School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shefford Lower School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.