Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Address: Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK45 4GP
Telephone Number: 01525 860247
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-9)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Boyle
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 251 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 109605
DfE Number: 823/3013
UKPRN: 10079879
UPRN: 10091572465
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: Mid Bedfordshire (E14001359)
Electoral Ward: Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe (E05014397)
Diocese: CE32(Diocese of St Albans)

Easting & Northing: 507848E, 235171N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 0' 18.52" N 0° 25' 48.46" W
Plus Code: 9C4X2H49+3W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Esland Bedford School (1.6km)
  2. Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (2.4km)
  3. St Mary's VA CofE Lower School (3.1km)
  4. Maulden Lower School (3.4km)
  5. Gravenhurst Academy (3.4km)
  6. Orchard School & Nursery (3.8km)
  7. Kingsmoor Lower School (4.0km)
  8. Ramsey Manor Lower School (4.3km)
  9. Shillington Lower School (4.5km)
  10. Arnold Academy (4.6km)
Governors

  • Mr Steven Blair - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 October 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Boyle - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Darren DeBock - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 October 2025.
  • Mr Peter Durham - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Mr Robert Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Mrs Christine Marshall - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 April 2027.
  • Mr Kevin Martin - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Mrs Charlotte McCracken - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Rev Louise Moore - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Ms Andrea Riley - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Dr Harriett Shah - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Mr Ian Stonnell - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mr Simon Stranks - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mr Simon Stranks - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 July 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Ms Soledad Vela - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2029.