Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School

High Street, Clophill, MK45 4BE
143 Pupils
150 Capacity
2–9 Age Range
10.60% FSM %
72 Boys
71 Girls
About St Mary's VA CofE Lower School

Located in Clophill (MK45 4BE), St Mary's VA CofE Lower School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–9 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Central Bedfordshire.

It has 143 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Karen Bingley.

Data for St Mary's VA CofE 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 Voluntary aided 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 Ampthill
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077755
URN 109617
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Emma Thoulass Chair of Governors 07/02/2025 06/02/2029 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Karen Bingley Governor 04/09/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Thomas Bullock Governor 24/01/2024 23/01/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Rozlyn Combe Governor 30/11/2022 29/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Clare Deverill Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Kaye Healy-Herd Governor 11/03/2025 10/03/2029 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Reverend Stephen Marsh Governor 25/11/2025 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Sarah Matlock Governor 12/10/2022 11/10/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Anna Neuff Governor 15/10/2025 14/10/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Joanne Webb Governor 07/01/2024 06/01/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Frequently Asked Questions
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Clophill, Central Bedfordshire.
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School has 143 pupils, with a capacity of 150.
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9.
Yes, St Mary's VA CofE Lower School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Mary's VA CofE Lower School is Mrs Karen Bingley.
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School is at High Street, Clophill, MK45 4BE, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at St Mary's VA CofE Lower School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Karen Bingley
High Street, Clophill, MK45 4BE
Location
Quick Summary
URN 109617
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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