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Campton Academy

Academy converter · Shefford · SG17 5PF

Ages 5–9 · 128 pupils · Central Bedfordshire

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

3.6%

Admissions demand

0.96 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-11-21

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)4.6%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
3.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
109

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.96 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

25

Places offered

26

1st-preference offers

25

Total preferences (any rank)
58
Preferred offers (top 3)
26
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill116%

128 pupils · 110 places

Pupils on roll
128
Boys / girls
71 / 57
School capacity
110
Capacity fill
128 / 110 (116%)
Free school meals
4.7%
FSM pupils
6
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Sponsor
Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited
Headteacher
Mr John Linehan

Location

Address
Rectory Road, Campton
Postcode
SG17 5PF
Town
Shefford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
Hitchin
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–9, in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, 128 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 4.7%.

Open schools in Shefford
5
Primary schools in Shefford
3
Academies among open schools in Shefford
80% (4)
Open schools in SG17
6
Primary in SG17
4
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135
Primary in Central Bedfordshire LA
95

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Shefford Lower School

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    Community school · Primary

    Shefford · SG17 5XA · Central Bedfordshire

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    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM14.0%
    • Demand1.02

    0.7 miles away

  • Meppershall Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    • KS254%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM17.3%
    • Demand0.95

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  • Gravenhurst Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM9.7%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Shillington Lower School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM15.7%
    • Demand0.93

    2.3 miles away

  • Clifton All Saints Academy

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS236%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM10.1%
    • Demand1.17

    2.4 miles away

  • St Mary's VA CofE Lower School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Clophill · MK45 4BE · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM11.8%
    • Demand1.00

    2.4 miles away

  • Stondon Lower School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 5–9

    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM12.5%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

  • Southill Lower School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Community school · Primary

    Biggleswade · SG18 9JA · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM16.2%
    • Demand0.85

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr John Linehan
Telephone
01462813359
Website
www.camptonacademy.org.uk

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