Campton Academy is a primary school in Shefford, serving pupils aged 5 to 9. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Campton Academy currently has around 132 pupils on roll, which is about 120% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.3% boys and 44.7% girls. Around 3.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rectory Road, Shefford, SG17 5PF |
| Website: | www.camptonacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01462813359 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr John Linehan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148104 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 110 |
| Number of Pupils: | 132 |
| Number of Boys: | 73 |
| Number of Girls: | 59 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.10% | 111 |
| Other White | 3.00% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.50% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 1 |
| African | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shefford Lower School School Lane , SG17 5XA | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meppershall Church of England Academy 107 High Street , Meppershall SG17 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meppershall Church of England Academy 107 High Street , Meppershall SG17 5LZ | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meppershall CofE VA Lower School 107 High Street , Meppershall SG17 5LZ | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravenhurst Academy High Street , Gravenhurst MK45 4HY | 4out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Whitbread Academy Shefford Road , Clifton SG17 5QS | 3out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Whitbread Community College Shefford Road , Clifton SG17 5QS | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bloomfield Academy Bloomfield Drive , SG17 5BU | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Bloomfield Middle School Bloomfield Drive , SG17 5BU | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lodge School Ampthill Road , Campton SG17 5BH | - not rated | 778 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.