Shefford Lower School Catchment Area
Shefford Lower School is a community primary school in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 518 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–9
Age range
518
Pupils
450
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Shefford Lower School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Shefford Lower School is set by Central Bedfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →Shefford Lower School — School Information
- Full address
- School Lane, Shefford, SG17 5XA
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–9 years
- Free school meals
- 11.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109479
Other Primary Schools in Shefford
If Shefford Lower School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shefford are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Shefford Lower School
Is Shefford Lower School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Shefford Lower School currently has 518 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 450 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Shefford Lower School? ▾
Admission to Shefford Lower School is managed by Central Bedfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Shefford Lower School cover? ▾
Shefford Lower School is a primary school in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Shefford Lower School? ▾
Shefford Lower School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.