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Campton Academy

Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5PFPrimaryAges 5–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Campton Academy

Campton Academy is a primary school that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 51 applications for just 22 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.32. All 20 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular, those who put it first stand a strong chance. The school is led by headteacher John Linehan and currently has 132 pupils on roll, which is above its stated capacity of 110. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is low at 3.8%, well below the national average. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with all inspected areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all judged to be Good. This marks a change from its previous inspection in 2010, when it was rated Outstanding.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRectory Road, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5PF
HeadteacherJohn Linehan
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils132
Free School Meals (FSM)3.8%
School Capacity132 / 110 (120% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryCricketFootballSwimmingTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningChessEco ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Campton Academy

Campton Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.