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| Age Range | 4-11 years | 
| Gender | Mixed | 
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school | 
| Religious Character | Church of England | 
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire | 
| Address | Church Street, CB22 5EL | 
| School Website | www.shelfordschool.org.uk/ | 
| Telephone | 1223843107 | 
| URN | 110831 | 
| Total | 211 | 
| Girls/Boys | 115/96 | 
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 54.5%/45.5% | 
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.1% | 
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 21 | 
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.1% | 
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating | 
|---|---|
| 12/03/2024 | Good | 
| 21/10/2014 | Good | 
| 10/02/2010 | Good | 
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2024 | 
| Quality of Education | Good | 
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement | 
| Personal Development | Good | 
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good | 
| Inspection Date | 21/10/2014 | 
| Quality of Education | No Judgement | 
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement | 
| Personal Development | No Judgement | 
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good | 
| Inspection Date | 10/02/2010 | 
| Quality of Education | No Judgement | 
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement | 
| Personal Development | No Judgement | 
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good | 
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report | 
|---|---|---|
| 12 March 2024 | School inspection: Good | View | 
| 18 October 2018 | Short inspection | View | 
| 21 October 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View | 
| 15 January 2013 | Interim assessment | View | 
| 10 February 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View | 
| 17 May 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View | 
| 14 October 2002 | Full inspection | View | 
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score | 
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | 
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 
| Reading | 105 | 
| Maths | 104 | 
| Reading Progress | - | 
| Writing Progress | - | 
| Maths Progress | - | 
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score | 
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70 | 
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11 | 
| Reading | 110 | 
| Maths | 106 | 
| Reading Progress | 3.3 | 
| Writing Progress | -0.6 | 
| Maths Progress | 0.1 | 
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score | 
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 
| Reading | 106 | 
| Maths | 105 | 
| Reading Progress | 3.0 | 
| Writing Progress | 0.0 | 
| Maths Progress | 1.6 | 
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score | 
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 
| Reading | 108 | 
| Maths | 106 | 
| Reading Progress | 3.9 | 
| Writing Progress | 1.6 | 
| Maths Progress | 2.7 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 | 
| As First Preference | 38 | 
| As second preference | 17 | 
| As third preference | 10 | 
| Total Offers Made | 29 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 | 
| second preference offers | 0 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 | 
| As First Preference | 37 | 
| As second preference | 21 | 
| As third preference | 14 | 
| Total Offers Made | 30 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 | 
| second preference offers | 0 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 | 
| As First Preference | 39 | 
| As second preference | 16 | 
| As third preference | 12 | 
| Total Offers Made | 30 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 | 
| second preference offers | 0 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 | 
| As First Preference | 29 | 
| As second preference | 16 | 
| As third preference | 10 | 
| Total Offers Made | 30 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 | 
| second preference offers | 4 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 | 
| As First Preference | 27 | 
| As second preference | 25 | 
| As third preference | 14 | 
| Total Offers Made | 29 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 | 
| second preference offers | 2 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.34% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 | 
| As First Preference | 39 | 
| As second preference | 26 | 
| As third preference | 10 | 
| Total Offers Made | 29 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 | 
| second preference offers | 0 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.36% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 | 
| As First Preference | 38 | 
| As second preference | 29 | 
| As third preference | 17 | 
| Total Offers Made | 29 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.52% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 | 
| As First Preference | 44 | 
| As second preference | 28 | 
| As third preference | 10 | 
| Total Offers Made | 29 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 | 
| second preference offers | 0 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 | 
| As First Preference | 40 | 
| As second preference | 24 | 
| As third preference | 11 | 
| Total Offers Made | 30 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 | 
| As First Preference | 38 | 
| As second preference | 23 | 
| As third preference | 15 | 
| Total Offers Made | 30 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 | 
| second preference offers | 0 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.52% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 | 
| As First Preference | 44 | 
| As second preference | 22 | 
| As third preference | 16 | 
| Total Offers Made | 30 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  39%  | 
| agree |  47%  | 
| disagree |  7%  | 
| strongly disagree |  7%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  34%  | 
| agree |  35%  | 
| disagree |  15%  | 
| strongly disagree |  9%  | 
| don't know |  6%  | 
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree |  9%  | 
| agree |  36%  | 
| disagree |  27%  | 
| strongly disagree |  20%  | 
| don't know |  7%  | 
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree |  2%  | 
| agree |  6%  | 
| disagree |  14%  | 
| strongly disagree |  8%  | 
| don't know |  7%  | 
| not applicable |  62%  | 
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree |  51%  | 
| agree |  41%  | 
| disagree |  6%  | 
| strongly disagree |  2%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree |  22%  | 
| agree |  25%  | 
| disagree |  21%  | 
| strongly disagree |  11%  | 
| don't know |  4%  | 
| not applicable |  18%  | 
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes |  0%  | 
| no |  0%  | 
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree |  0%  | 
| agree |  0%  | 
| disagree |  0%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| dont know | 0% | 
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree |  21%  | 
| agree |  46%  | 
| disagree |  19%  | 
| strongly disagree |  5%  | 
| don't know |  9%  | 
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  32%  | 
| agree |  47%  | 
| disagree |  14%  | 
| strongly disagree |  5%  | 
| don't know |  2%  | 
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree |  35%  | 
| agree |  55%  | 
| disagree |  6%  | 
| strongly disagree |  1%  | 
| don't know |  2%  | 
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  35%  | 
| agree |  54%  | 
| disagree |  2%  | 
| strongly disagree |  2%  | 
| don't know |  6%  | 
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  54%  | 
| agree |  42%  | 
| disagree |  1%  | 
| strongly disagree |  2%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree |  38%  | 
| agree |  48%  | 
| disagree |  7%  | 
| strongly disagree |  4%  | 
| don't know |  4%  | 
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes |  82%  | 
| no |  18%  | 
| time period | 2023-24 | 
| white british ethnic origin |  67.8%  | 
| any other white background ethnic origin |  13.5%  | 
| white and asian ethnic origin |  3.8%  | 
| any other asian background ethnic origin |  2.9%  | 
| any other mixed background ethnic origin |  2.4%  | 
| white and black african ethnic origin |  1.9%  | 
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin |  1.9%  | 
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin |  1%  | 
| indian ethnic origin |  1%  | 
| time period | 2022-23 | 
| white british ethnic origin |  69.7%  | 
| any other white background ethnic origin |  11.4%  | 
| white and asian ethnic origin |  3.3%  | 
| any other mixed background ethnic origin |  2.8%  | 
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin |  1.9%  | 
| white and black african ethnic origin |  1.9%  | 
| any other asian background ethnic origin |  1.9%  | 
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin |  1.9%  | 
| indian ethnic origin |  1.4%  | 
| african ethnic origin |  1.4%  |