Shortstown Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Shortstown Primary School
Address: Beauvais Square, Shortstown
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK42 0GS
Country: 10090874704
 Telephone Number: 01234 740881
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Heart Academies Trust
Sponsor: Harpur Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Denise Cottam
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 469 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 112% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.3%

Location and administration

URN: 144546
DfE Number: 822/2150
UKPRN: 10064018
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: North East Bedfordshire (E14000841)
Electoral Ward: Eastcotts (E05008757)

Easting & Northing: 507539E, 247067N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 6' 43.62" N 0° 25' 51.19" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4H69+RJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Bedford Academy (1.7km)
  2. King's Oak Primary School (1.8km)
  3. Cotton End Forest School (2.0km)
  4. Elstow School (2.3km)
  5. Shackleton Primary School (2.6km)
  6. Cherry Trees Nursery School (2.6km)
  7. KWS School (2.7km)
  8. Lakeview School (2.9km)
  9. Bedford Girls' School (3.1km)
  10. E-Spired Centre of Excellence (3.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Lesley Adam - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Dr Andie Benbrahim - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 February 2026.
  • Mrs Gina Bobbett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 May 2025.
  • Ms Mina Brandford - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 July 2025.
  • Mrs Denise Cottam - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Graham Lampard - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2025.
  • Mr Jake Saunders - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Mrs Regena Sparkes - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2027.