Clifton All Saints Academy, Near Shefford

In its own words: "We are a loving caring school community where all are happy, valued and respected. We encourage our pupils to be brave and courageous in their academic and life choices. We aim to build the foundations for a love of one another, a love of learning and a love of life."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include multi-sports, karate, dance and French.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Clifton All Saints Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 66% in Central Bedfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 64% in reading and 41% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Clifton All Saints Academy as their first choice and 84 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Clifton All Saints Academy are Raynsford Church of England Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 95% reading, 90% maths); Shefford Lower School (1.7 miles, Good); Derwent Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 89% reading, 94% maths); and Langford Village Academy (2.1 miles, Good, 76% reading, 67% maths).

Clifton All Saints Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (8%).

Clifton All Saints Academy had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Arlesey Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Joint (opposite), 210 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 31 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Central Bedfordshire (47).

In 2024/25, Clifton All Saints Academy issued 3 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Clifton All Saints Academy are Samuel Whitbread Academy (0.7 miles), Henlow Church of England Academy (0.9 miles) and Robert Bloomfield Academy (1.7 miles).