- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1142%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 962
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Schools in SG17
A postcode district in Central Bedfordshire
- Postcode district
- 10 schools and nurseries
In short: SG17 is a postcode district in Central Bedfordshire with 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries105 primary · 2 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All SG17 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SG17
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SG17
5 in SG17, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
42 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 229
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
19 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1130%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 238
- Pupils per teacher
- 33.1
Top Secondary Schools in SG17
2 in SG17, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
362 first choices, 356 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 1,657
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1142%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 962
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Nurseries in SG17
4 in SG17, highest Ofsted grade first
Best Nursery (Shefford)
Shefford, SG17 5QS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Family Tree Day Nursery
Shefford, SG17 5BH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Acorn Pre-School & The Mighty Oaks
Shefford, SG17 5XA · Nursery
- No Ofsted grade yet
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SG17
1 in SG17, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
362 first choices, 356 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 1,657
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SG17, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good7
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SG17 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SG17 has 10 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SG17
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SG17
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SG17?
SG17 has 10 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SG17?
The highest-ranked schools in SG17 on Eduscope are Samuel Whitbread Academy, Robert Bloomfield Academy, Clifton All Saints Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in SG17?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in SG17 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.