Open State Primary Mixed

Shefford Lower School

School Lane, Shefford, SG17 5XA
518 Pupils
450 Capacity
3–9 Age Range
11.60% FSM %
266 Boys
252 Girls
About Shefford Lower School

Located in Shefford (SG17 5XA), Shefford Lower School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–9 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Central Bedfordshire.

It has 518 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Polly Ross.

Data for Shefford Lower School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Hitchin
Ward Shefford
Urban / Rural Urban: 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
UKPRN 10077783
URN 109479
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Joanne Elliott Chair of Governors 15/06/2020 14/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Brennan Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Joanne Daniels Governor 17/12/2025 16/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lorraine Freeman Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Grosvenor-Brown Governor 31/07/2022 31/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Hodson-Reed Governor 15/07/2019 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jan Howieson Governor 25/09/2023 24/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Hubbard Governor 31/07/2022 31/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Dani Morreale Governor 01/03/2022 31/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Joe Pepper Governor 02/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Perry Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Polly Ross Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Shefford Lower School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire.
Shefford Lower School has 518 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
Shefford Lower School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9.
The Headteacher at Shefford Lower School is Mrs Polly Ross.
Shefford Lower School is at School Lane, Shefford, SG17 5XA, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Shefford Lower School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shefford Lower School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Polly Ross
School Lane, Shefford, SG17 5XA
Location
Quick Summary
URN 109479
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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