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St Mary's VA CofE Lower School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 High Street
 Clophill
 Bedfordshire MK45 4BE
Telephone: 01525 860206

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 2-9)
Type: Voluntary Aided School
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Bingley
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 7.2 / 4.92
Non-teaching Staff*: 10.86
Number of pupils: 134
Pupils Per Teacher: 18.6
Sex: Mixed (49% boys / 51% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 11.80% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 9.8%
Local child deprivation rate: 6.4% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 10.4%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 15.4%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 5.2km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Financials

Total Income: £892,744*
Income Per Pupil: £6,662
* Income figures are for all schools in the same federation (see list below right)

Location and Administration

Constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward: Ampthill
School Number: 8233307

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 3rd March 2026 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

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School Performance Table: View record
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