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Best 3 Primary schools in Shefford – comparison

Comparison of primary schools: Meppershall Church of England Academy (Primary) in Shefford; Campton Academy (Primary) in Shefford; Shefford Lower School (Primary) in Shefford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Meppershall Church of England Academy, Campton Academy and Shefford Lower School. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Shefford, Bedfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Meppershall Church of England Academy), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Meppershall Church of England Academy (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 10–15%, range 0–5%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as POPPY HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST and Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited.

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Meppershall Church of England Academy
SG17 5LZ
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5LZ
Ofsted
2 9 May 2024
Pupils
≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
POPPY HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website
www.meppershallschool.org.uk
Telephone
01462813293
Campton Academy
SG17 5PF
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5PF
Ofsted
2 13 Dec 2023
Pupils
≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited
Website
www.camptonacademy.org.uk
Telephone
01462813359
Shefford Lower School
SG17 5XA
Phase / Type
Primary • Community school
Location
Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5XA
Ofsted
2 15 Dec 2017
Pupils
≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website
www.sheffordlowerschool.co.uk
Telephone
01462629123
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How should I choose a school?
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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