How many pupils does Shackleton Primary School have?

Shackleton Primary School has 465 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Shackleton Primary School?

The headteacher of Shackleton Primary School is Andie BenBrahim.

What type of school is Shackleton Primary School?

Shackleton Primary School is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Shackleton Primary School in?

Shackleton Primary School is in the Bedford local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Shackleton Primary School

Pearcey Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 28 September 2021). Last inspected 27 January 2026.

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465

Pupils

35.9%

Free school meals

1 June 2017

Opened

About this school

Shackleton Primary School is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Bedford, Bedfordshire. The school has 465 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 28 September 2021). Last inspected 27 January 2026. The Headteacher is Andie BenBrahim. The school is administered by Bedford local authority. It belongs to HEART ACADEMIES TRUST. It opened in 1 June 2017.

School details

Headteacher: Andie BenBrahim
Trust: HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Local authority: Bedford
Gender: Mixed
URN: 144545

Contact

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Admissions

Applications for places at Shackleton Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Bedford). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

54%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →