Open State Primary Mixed

Shillington Lower School

Greenfields, Hitchin, SG5 3NX
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Shillington Lower School
Hitchin, SG5 3NX
104 Pupils
150 Capacity
2–9 Age Range
8.10% FSM %
50 Boys
54 Girls
About Shillington Lower School

Shillington Lower School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 2–9 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 104 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Sarah Flack.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 Mid Bedfordshire
Ward Meppershall & Shillington
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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077782
URN 109480
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kirsty Whitehead Chair of Governors 03/01/2023 02/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Brettell Governor 03/01/2023 02/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Crow Governor 14/03/2025 14/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Flack Governor 01/01/2026 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Alex Ford Governor 03/01/2023 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Tracey How Governor 27/11/2025 27/11/2030 Appointed by LA
Ms Karen Hughes Governor 11/07/2024 10/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Donna Jones Governor 04/10/2024 03/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emily McBarron Governor 27/06/2025 27/06/2029 Elected by school staff
Dr Jeanette Mills Governor 03/01/2023 02/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Reece-Jones Governor 12/09/2024 11/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Blake Stephenson Governor 01/08/2023 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Gravenhurst Academy
1.82 km • Bedford
Other
Meppershall Church of England Academy
2.23 km • Shefford
Other
Stondon Lower School
3.1 km • Henlow
Other
Esland Bedford School
3.19 km • Silsoe
Other
Pirton School
3.47 km • Hitchin
Other
Campton Academy
3.71 km • Shefford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Shillington Lower School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire.
Shillington Lower School has 104 pupils, with a capacity of 150.
Shillington Lower School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9.
The Headteacher at Shillington Lower School is Mrs Sarah Flack.
Shillington Lower School is at Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3NX, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Shillington Lower School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shillington Lower School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Flack
Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3NX
01462711637
www.shillingtonstondon.co.uk
Location
SG5 3NX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 109480
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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