Shackleton Primary School

School Name: Shackleton Primary School
Address: Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK42 9LZ
Telephone Number: 01234 352912
Website: www.shackletonprimary.co.uk

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Heart Academies Trust
Sponsor: Harpur Trust

Headteacher: Dr Andie Benbrahim
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 487 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.1%

URN: 144545
DfE Number: 822/2211
UKPRN: 10064017
UPRN: 100081211137
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: Bedford (E14001084)
Electoral Ward: Cauldwell (E05014495)

Easting & Northing: 505376E, 248440N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 7' 29.54" N 0° 27' 43.33" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4GFQ+W5

DfE Record: View record

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