Eversholt Lower School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church End Eversholt Milton Keynes Bedfordshire MK17 9DU |
| Reference Number | 137555 |
Eversholt Lower School has undergone its first inspection since becoming an academy and has been rated as good across all domains. The school provides a safe and inclusive environment where pupils are happy and motivated to learn. The curriculum is well-structured in many areas, leading to strong progress for most pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who receive excellent support. Nonetheless, there are areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring that certain subjects have clearly identified knowledge and vocabulary for pupil learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 73 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.79%
Girls: 45.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 1.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| 2 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| 4 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Eversholt Lower School | |
| 26 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
| 18 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are motivated and encouraged to achieve their best.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the curriculum successfully.
- Well-structured curriculum that promotes strong progress in most subjects.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics, leading to fluent readers.
- Positive behavior and attitudes foster a calm learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited number of after-school clubs and extra-curricular activities.
- Some subjects do not clearly identify key knowledge and vocabulary for pupils.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Woburn Lower School
Bedford Street, Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QL |
2.19 miles |
|
Ridgmont Lower School
High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS |
2.24 miles |
|
Husborne Crawley Lower School
School Lane, Husborne Crawley, Bedfordshire, MK43 0UZ |
2.53 miles |
|
Parkfields Middle School
Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB |
2.58 miles |
|
Toddington St George Church of England School
Manor Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AJ |
2.63 miles |
|
Aspley Guise Village School
Spinney Lane, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, MK17 8JT |
3.09 miles |
|
Westoning Lower School
High Street, Westoning, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 5JH |
3.19 miles |
|
Woodland Middle School Academy
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP |
3.31 miles |
|
Templefield Lower School
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ |
3.35 miles |
|
Flitwick Lower School
Temple Way, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1LU |
3.35 miles |
|
Harlington Lower School
Westoning Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6PD |
3.43 miles |
|
Hockliffe Lower School
Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LL |
3.44 miles |
|
Kingsmoor Lower School
Kingsmoor Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1EY |
3.81 miles |
|
Thomas Johnson Lower School
Hurst Grove, Lidlington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SB |
4.09 miles |
|
Swallowfield Primary
Weathercock Close, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 8SR |
4.2 miles |
|
The Firs Lower School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR |
4.34 miles |
|
Alameda Middle School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR |
4.42 miles |
|
St Leonards CE Academy
Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0AX |
4.52 miles |
|
Russell Lower School
Queens Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TD |
4.59 miles |
|
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
Pulloxhill Road, Greenfield, Bedfordshire, MK45 5ES |
4.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Harlington Upper School
Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX |
3.65 miles |
|
Fulbrook School
Weathercock Lane, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 8NP |
4.01 miles |
|
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU |
4.04 miles |
|
Oak Bank School
Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BE |
4.93 miles |
|
Vandyke Upper School
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY |
4.93 miles |