Clifton All Saints Academy vs Shefford Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton All Saints Academy
Near Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
Shefford Lower School
Shefford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
514 students
| Measure | Clifton All Saints Academy Near Shefford, East of England | Shefford Lower School Shefford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #548 of 1,872 | #507 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4494 of 15,697 | #4162 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 229 | 514 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 514 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 114.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Near Shefford | Shefford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cliftonallsaintsacademy.co.uk | www.sheffordlowerschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shefford Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 66.9).
- •Shefford Lower School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 229.
- •Clifton All Saints Academy is a academy school while Shefford Lower School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clifton All Saints Academy better than Shefford Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Shefford Lower School ranks higher (68.6 vs 66.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clifton All Saints Academy and Shefford Lower School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Near Shefford and Shefford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifton All Saints Academy: 229. Shefford Lower School: 514. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifton All Saints Academy and Shefford Lower School rank in East of England?
Clifton All Saints Academy is 548th of 1,872 and Shefford Lower School is 507th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).