How many pupils does Shortstown Primary School have?

Shortstown Primary School has 488 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Shortstown Primary School?

The headteacher of Shortstown Primary School is Denise Cottam.

What type of school is Shortstown Primary School?

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

Which local authority is Shortstown Primary School in?

Shortstown Primary School is in the Bedford local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Shortstown Primary School

Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 12 October 2021). Last inspected 3 February 2026.

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488

Pupils

24.8%

Free school meals

1 June 2017

Opened

About this school

Shortstown Primary School is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Bedford, Bedfordshire. The school has 488 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 12 October 2021). Last inspected 3 February 2026. The Headteacher is Denise Cottam. The school is administered by Bedford local authority. It belongs to HEART ACADEMIES TRUST. It opened in 1 June 2017.

School details

Headteacher: Denise Cottam
Trust: HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Local authority: Bedford
Gender: Mixed
URN: 144546

Contact

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Admissions

Applications for places at Shortstown 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)

60%

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 →