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OpenPrimaryURN 109479

Shefford Lower School

Community school · Shefford · SG17 5XA

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–9

Pupils

514

Local authority

Central Bedfordshire

Age range

Ages 3–9

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 3–9, in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, 514 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 14%.

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.

Compare with theseAll in SheffordNear SG17

Overview

School type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–9
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
109479

Location

Address
School Lane
Postcode
SG17 5XA
Town
Shefford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
514
Boys / girls
274 / 240
School capacity
450
Capacity fill
514 / 450 (114%)
Free school meals
14%
FSM pupils
66
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community school

Contact

Telephone
01462629123
Website
www.sheffordlowerschool.co.uk/

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