Sheerhatch Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sheerhatch Primary School
Address: Willington Road, Cople
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK44 3TH
Telephone Number: 01234 838827
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Cheryl Williams
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 129 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 61% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.6%

Location and administration

URN: 109442
DfE Number: 822/2035
UKPRN: 10077320
UPRN: 100081213027
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: North Bedfordshire (E14001384)
Electoral Ward: Shortstown (E05014515)

Easting & Northing: 510393E, 248511N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 7' 28.31" N 0° 23' 19.53" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4JF6+RF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Amanda Burt - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Jane Cropley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
  • Mrs Anna Donovan - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2027.
  • Mr Paul Michael Emery - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2027.
  • Mrs Martina Foster - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Kier - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2030.
  • Mr Thomas Middleton - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mr Emmanuel Mugadza - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mrs Joyce Tucker - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2026.
  • Mrs Eleanor-Marie Louise Turner - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 February 2026.
  • Mrs Mary Whitehead - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2026.
  • Mrs Cheryl Williams - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 28 April 2029.