Shortstown Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Beauvais Square Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0GS |
| Phone | 01234740881 |
| Reference Number | 144546 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 480 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.96%
Girls: 51.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 2 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| 3 | 21 | 30 | 51 |
| 4 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 5 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 6 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 37.3% |
| White, Other | 14.6% |
| African | 10.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.5% |
| White & Asian | 5.4% |
| Indian | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2021-11-22 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-12 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-06-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Shortstown Primary School | ||
| 2013-04-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-02-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-12-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-04-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-02-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-12-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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Sheerhatch Primary School
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Peter Pan Nursery School
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2.08 miles |
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Cauldwell School
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2.08 miles |
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Goldington Green Academy
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2.15 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
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2.18 miles |
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Wixams Tree Primary School
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2.23 miles |
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Wilstead Primary School
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2.28 miles |
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Camestone School
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2.34 miles |
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Springfield Primary School
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2.34 miles |
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
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2.43 miles |
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Priory Primary School
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2.6 miles |
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Hazeldene School
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2.73 miles |
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The Hills Academy
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2.73 miles |
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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR |
1.05 miles |
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KWS School
51 Brunel Road, Bedford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TJ |
1.7 miles |
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Bedford Girls' School
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1.94 miles |
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Bedford Free School
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2.1 miles |
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Bedford College
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2.17 miles |
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Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
2.3 miles |
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Wixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
2.31 miles |
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Goldington Academy
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2.34 miles |
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St John's School
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2.43 miles |
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Bedford School
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2.49 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT |
2.55 miles |
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Grange Academy
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2.75 miles |
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
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3.13 miles |
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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ |
3.3 miles |
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Bedford Modern School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
3.3 miles |
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Mark Rutherford School
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX |
3.3 miles |
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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
3.32 miles |
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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
3.37 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL |
3.74 miles |
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Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
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4.38 miles |