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Meppershall Church of England Academy

Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5LZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#9,569
of 13,686 nationally

About Meppershall Church of England Academy

Meppershall Church of England Academy is a state primary school in Central Bedfordshire, a local authority where just three out of 95 primary schools currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself ranks 18th out of 34 primaries in the LA on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of local schools. Among its top-performing peers in the area are Lark Rise Academy, Totternhoe Church of England Academy, and Raynsford Church of England Academy, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Gravenhurst Academy, about 2.6 kilometres away. Meppershall is a Church of England academy with a nursery provision, serving children from age 2 to 11. It is led by headteacher Margaret Newman and has a capacity of 210 pupils, though it currently enrols 222, suggesting it is a popular choice locally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address107 High Street, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5LZ
HeadteacherMargaret Newman
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils222
Free School Meals (FSM)17.6%
School Capacity222 / 210 (106% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2024
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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, 9 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSensory RoomSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubBook ClubChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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