Shortstown Primary School is a academy converter serving families in Bedford and the wider Bedford area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 2 to 11. It currently has 488 pupils on roll with space for 420, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 12 October 2021, awarding it a Good rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.