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
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 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 479 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 114% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.3%

Location and administration

URN: 144546
DfE Number: 822/2150
UKPRN: 10064018
UPRN: 10090874704
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: North Bedfordshire (E14001384)
Electoral Ward: Shortstown (E05014515)

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. Sheerhatch Primary School (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 22 January 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Mrs Gina Bobbett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2029.
  • Ms Mina Brandford - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 January 2029.
  • Miss Ann Burbidge - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 June 2029.
  • Councillor Leigh Coombs - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 September 2027.
  • Councillor Leigh Coombs - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 February 2029.
  • Mrs Denise Cottam - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Fraher - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 October 2029.
  • Mrs Katherine How - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 October 2029.
  • Mr Rory Janes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Mr Mansoor Nasir - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 October 2029.
  • Mr Chris Pettitt - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2026.