Sheerhatch Primary School
Bedford, MK44 3TH · Bedford · primary school
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48th of 50 primary schools in Bedford we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,673 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 1.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sheerhatch Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, against a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access ukulele lessons, Lego STEM workshops, Forest Schools, and RotaKids. Sports include gymnastics, dance, football, and cross country. Arts activities feature a ukulele recital, speech and drama, and the Harpur Trust Art Workshop. Trips range from Year 6 PGL to the Philharmonia Orchestra. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 129 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
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What Ofsted said about Sheerhatch Primary School
Overview
Sheerhatch Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where pupils feel "happy, safe and well cared for." While attendance, behaviour, and inclusion are at the "expected standard," academic achievement, curriculum delivery, and early years provision currently "need attention," though leaders are taking steps to improve outcomes.
Strengths
- Attendance has improved significantly, with pupils now arriving on time and leaders providing "well‑tailored support" to families.
- Classrooms are "generally calm, orderly and conducive to learning," with positive playground behaviour and very rare bullying.
- The school fosters an "inclusive culture," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils receive timely, effective support.
- Personal development is broad, with pupils gaining confidence through trips, clubs, and leadership roles, such as the ‘RotaKids Club’.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen staff subject knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of teaching, particularly in writing.
- Assessment strategies need development to ensure tasks consistently match pupils’ learning needs.
- Early years provision requires adjustment to ensure children have sufficient opportunity to practise and consolidate key skills for Year 1.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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