Is Shillington Lower School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 3 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 78th of 92 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Shillington Lower School?

Applications for Reception places at Shillington Lower School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Shillington Lower School

Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3NX

Local ranking78th of 92 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

150

Capacity

2-9

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 3 July 2023.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 104
Boys: 47 (50%)
Girls: 47 (50%)
Capacity: 150 (63% full)
SEND: 26.0%
FSM Eligible: 8.4%
EAL: 1.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.8%
SEN Support: 20.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.7
Budget per Pupil: £9,813/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.6%
Mixed Other: 3.9%
White Other: 2.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
White Irish: 1.0%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.0%
Asian Indian: 1.0%

85.6%

White British

3.9%

Mixed Other

2.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01462711637

office@shillingtonlower.co.uk

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Greenfields

Hitchin, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 109480
UKPRN: 10077782
Establishment No.: 2122

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