Shefford C.E. Primary School
Hungerford, RG17 7DB · West Berkshire · primary school
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54th of 54 primary schools in West Berkshire we can score, 67 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 2,793 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Shefford C.E. Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, board games, arts and craft, forest school, walking, cooking, gardening, and dance clubs. Sports include multisports, yoga, and archery. Music options cover choir, guitar, drumming, ukulele, saxophone, flute, and piano. A residential adventurous activity week is offered. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 52 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving between year groups?
What Ofsted said about Shefford C.E. Primary School
Overview
Shefford C.E. Primary School is described as a “nurturing school” where pupils are “happy and confident” and feel safe. The inspection found that leaders have established a clear vision, resulting in a “generally calm and orderly environment” where most pupils make appropriate progress and are well prepared for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “designed and sequenced well,” with teachers demonstrating “secure subject knowledge” and high expectations, particularly in reading and writing.
- Inclusion is effective; staff identify needs quickly and provide “cohesive” support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access learning successfully.
- Early years provision is strong, with effective strategies to develop vocabulary and wellbeing, ensuring children are “prepared for their next stage of education.”
- Leaders foster “very positive relationships” with parents and carers, and staff wellbeing is prioritised, reflected in an “overwhelmingly positive response” to staff surveys.
- Personal development provision is clear, with pupils demonstrating a “secure understanding” of online safety, relationships, and other sensitive topics.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the recently developed behaviour policy is “consistently and effectively implemented” so that poor behaviour is addressed uniformly across all classrooms.
- The curriculum needs to be adapted more precisely for pupils requiring additional support to help them build knowledge “more securely across all curriculum subjects.”
- Mathematics teaching should be strengthened, particularly regarding times tables knowledge, to improve published outcomes for all pupils.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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