Shillington Lower School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Greenfields Shillington Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3NX |
| Reference Number | 109480 |
Shillington Lower School has been rated as good overall in its recent inspection. The school encourages a supportive learning environment where pupils take pride in their achievements and feel happy and safe. Staff set high expectations for behavior, promoting a positive atmosphere where all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), can thrive. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, though there are some areas that require further development to ensure consistency across all subjects. Overall, the school has maintained its good performance since the last inspection.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 104 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.08%
Girls: 51.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 18.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 4 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 Jul 2022 | School inspection |
| 17 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 24 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate independence and take pride in their achievements.
- Teachers have clear expectations for behavior that foster attentiveness.
- A broad and ambitious curriculum is in place with effective lesson organization.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND helps them to participate fully.
- Pupils engage in a wide range of clubs and activities that enhance their development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects are not yet fully developed, leading to inconsistencies in knowledge retention.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Gravenhurst Academy
High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HY |
1.13 miles |
|
Meppershall Church of England Academy
107 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LZ |
1.38 miles |
|
Stondon Lower School
Hillside Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6LQ |
1.92 miles |
|
Pirton School
High Street, Pirton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3PS |
2.16 miles |
|
Campton Academy
Rectory Road, Campton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PF |
2.3 miles |
|
Shefford Lower School
School Lane, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5XA |
2.8 miles |
|
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU |
2.81 miles |
|
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4GP |
2.81 miles |
|
Orchard School & Nursery
Higham Gobion Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RB |
2.96 miles |
|
Derwent Primary School
Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA |
3.04 miles |
|
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
High Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, MK45 4BE |
3.07 miles |
|
Ramsey Manor Lower School
Manor Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4NS |
3.15 miles |
|
Arnold Academy
Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ |
3.31 miles |
|
Clifton All Saints Academy
Church Street, Clifton, Near Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES |
3.83 miles |
|
Ickleford Primary School
Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG |
4.09 miles |
|
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Park Lane, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AT |
4.18 miles |
|
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
Pulloxhill Road, Greenfield, Bedfordshire, MK45 5ES |
4.23 miles |
|
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ |
4.24 miles |
|
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT |
4.37 miles |
|
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR |
4.41 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Esland Bedford School
Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS |
1.98 miles |
|
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS |
3.38 miles |
|
The Priory School
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR |
4.25 miles |
|
Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN |
4.32 miles |
|
Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB |
4.88 miles |