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Shortstown Primary School

Beauvais Square, Bedford, MK42 0GS
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Shortstown Primary School
Bedford, MK42 0GS
488 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
24.80% FSM %
234 Boys
254 Girls
About Shortstown Primary School

Shortstown Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Bedford, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 488 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Denise Cottam.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bedford or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bedford
Region East of England
Administrative District Bedford
Parliamentary Constituency North Bedfordshire
Ward Shortstown
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-06-2017
UKPRN 10064018
URN 144546
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Councillor Leigh Coombs Chair of Local Governing Body 03/02/2025 03/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lesley Adam Local Governor 22/01/2014 01/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Gina Bobbett Local Governor 01/09/2013 20/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Mina Brandford Local Governor 19/07/2021 20/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Ann Burbidge Local Governor 04/06/2025 04/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Councillor Leigh Coombs Local Governor 11/09/2023 11/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Denise Cottam Local Governor 01/06/2017 01/09/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sarah Fraher Local Governor 23/10/2025 23/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Katherine How Local Governor 23/10/2025 23/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Rory Janes Local Governor 01/04/2025 01/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mansoor Nasir Local Governor 23/10/2025 23/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Chris Pettitt Local Governor 23/09/2024 24/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Bedford Academy
1.7 km • Bedford
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1.83 km • Bedford
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Cotton End Forest School
1.97 km • Bedford
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Elstow School
2.28 km • Bedford
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Shackleton Primary School
2.56 km • Bedford
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Cherry Trees Nursery School
2.64 km • Bedford
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shortstown Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bedford, Bedford.
Shortstown Primary School has 488 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Shortstown Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Shortstown Primary School is Mrs Denise Cottam.
Shortstown Primary School is at Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GS, in the Bedford local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Shortstown Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shortstown Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Denise Cottam
Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GS
01234740881
www.shortstownprimary.co.uk
Location
MK42 0GS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144546
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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