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Shephalbury Park Primary School

Stevenage, SG2 8AXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
30%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#13,250
of 13,686 nationally

About Shephalbury Park Primary School

Shephalbury Park Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 87 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3. 11. Of those, 32 were first-preference applications, and 26 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand suggests parents are actively choosing the school, and the data backs that up. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good overall, but inspectors awarded Outstanding for both personal development and behaviour and attitudes. That’s a strong signal that parents can expect a positive, well-managed environment where children feel safe and supported. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, with leadership and management also rated Good. With a headteacher in place and a clear focus on pupil wellbeing, it’s a school that seems to deliver on the pastoral front.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBurydale, Stevenage, Stevenage, SG2 8AX
HeadteacherPamela Finch
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils227
Free School Meals (FSM)21.1%
School Capacity227 / 210 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: shephalburypark.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shephalbury Park Primary School

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