Shefford C.E. Primary School, Hungerford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Shefford C.E. Primary School excels at supporting all pupils, including those with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils, with specialist partnerships that remove learning barriers. The school has a very strong early years programme and teaches writing exceptionally well, with pupils taking pride in their neat, well-presented work. Parents appreciate the hard work of staff, and the school actively partners with families through regular communication and school events.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum that builds essential knowledge, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics
- Strong support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, with effective partnerships with external specialists
- High-quality early years provision that helps children make a positive start
- Clear focus on writing development with neat handwriting and confident vocabulary use
- Inclusive approach throughout the school with excellent staff training and targeted support
Areas for Improvement
- Year 4 multiplication tables check results below national average - more consistent activities needed to help pupils secure multiplication facts
- Behaviour for learning policy not yet fully embedded across staff, leading to inconsistent responses to poor behaviour
- Some pupils could benefit from more precise support to access and build knowledge more securely
- Personal development programme could develop further, particularly around British values and understanding of democracy and respect
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Rugby, football, golf, community sports events, educational visits to the beach and wildlife park
Shefford C.E. Primary School is meeting expected standards across most areas. The school has a newly developed leadership team that is acting decisively to improve pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning.
At a Glance
5.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 50%. Maths has declined from 86% to 50%. Writing has declined from 86% to 33%.
Class Sizes
12.8
Avg class size
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
52 pupils
90 capacity
38 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hungerford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hungerford
Admissions Demand - West Berkshire
Places available
1,973
Applications
1,515
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across West Berkshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.42206%
Overall absence
8.88889%
Persistent absence
45
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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