Compare Campton Academy and Meppershall Church of England Academy and Shefford Lower School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

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

At a glance

This page compares Campton Academy, Meppershall Church of England 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 (Campton Academy), published Dec 2023. 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 Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited and POPPY HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Campton Academy SG17 5PF	Meppershall Church of England Academy SG17 5LZ	Shefford Lower School SG17 5XA
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5PF	Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5LZ	Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5XA
Latest Ofsted	2 13 Dec 2023	2 9 May 2024	2 15 Dec 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	110	210	450
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited	POPPY HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website	www.camptonacademy.org.uk	www.meppershallschool.org.uk	www.sheffordlowerschool.co.uk
Telephone	01462813359	01462813293	01462629123
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

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

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

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

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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