Shefford C.E. Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Wantage Road Great Shefford Hungerford Berkshire RG17 7DB |
| Phone | 01488648657 |
| Reference Number | 109975 |
Shefford C.E. Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in April 2017. The school fosters a warm and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, contributing to a community spirit that extends beyond the classroom. The curriculum is well-structured, with an emphasis on developing a strong reading culture and supporting pupils with special educational needs. However, there are inconsistencies in how certain subjects are taught, which the school leadership is looking to address.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 51 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 39.22%
Girls: 60.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 12.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 98% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 26 Apr 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 May 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community ethos that promotes inclusivity and a sense of belonging.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Well-structured curriculum that is adapted to meet pupil needs.
- Valued reading culture with parental involvement.
- Pupils demonstrate strong character and responsibility.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teaching approaches for some subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 33% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 100 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School
Chaddleworth, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7DT |
2.14 miles |
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Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School
Welford Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8HL |
2.46 miles |
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Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School
Common Lane, Brightwalton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7BN |
3.31 miles |
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Lambourn CofE Primary School
Greenways, Lambourn, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7LJ |
4.21 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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New Barn School
Welford, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8HZ |
2.07 miles |