St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
Address: High Street
Town/City: Clophill
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK45 4BE
Telephone Number: 01525 860206
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-9)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Bingley
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 134 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.8%

Location and administration

URN: 109617
DfE Number: 823/3307
UKPRN: 10077755
UPRN: 100081310415
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: Mid Bedfordshire (E14001359)
Electoral Ward: Ampthill (E05014394)
Diocese: CE32(Diocese of St Albans)

Easting & Northing: 508945E, 238090N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 1' 52.19" N 0° 24' 47.61" W
Plus Code: 9C4X2HJP+FP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Esland Bedford School (2.5km)
  2. Maulden Lower School (3.1km)
  3. Silsoe CofE VC Lower School (3.1km)
  4. Gravenhurst Academy (3.1km)
  5. Campton Academy (3.9km)
  6. Haynes Lower School (4.3km)
  7. Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (4.7km)
  8. Shefford Lower School (4.9km)
  9. Shillington Lower School (5.0km)
  10. Robert Bloomfield Academy (5.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Karen Bingley - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Thomas Bullock - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 23 January 2028.
  • Mrs Rozlyn Anne Combe - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Mrs Kaye Healy-Herd - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 October 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
  • Mrs Kaye Healy-Herd - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
  • Reverend Stephen Bradley Marsh - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Sarah Emma Matlock - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 October 2030.
  • Mrs Anna Catherine Neuff - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 October 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Thoulass - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 February 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 October 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Thoulass - Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 February 2029.
  • Mrs Joanne Webb - Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 January 2028.