Shortstown Pupils Selected for Higgins Museum Art Exhibition
27 May 2026
We are incredibly proud to share that three pupils from Shortstown Primary School have......
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Headteacher’s Tea Party
22 May 2026
We were delighted to celebrate this half term’s Headteacher’s Tea Party, welcoming......
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Headteacher for a day
22 May 2026
Congratualtions to Nabeela who won the Silent Auction to be Headteacher for a day. She......
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Pupils’ Artwork Selected for Prestigious Summer Exhibition
22 May 2026
We are delighted to share that four of our pupils have been recognised in this......
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BA Crowned U18 Bedfordshire County Cup Champions
22 May 2026
Bedford Academy’s U18 football team are celebrating a fantastic achievement after......
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Big Number Natter Competition
22 May 2026
During National Numeracy Day we held a Number Natter competition, here are the winners!
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HEART Academies Trust Featured in National EdExec Digi Wrap
21 May 2026
HEART Academies Trust is pleased to have been featured in the latest edition of the......
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SATS are done!
15 May 2026
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New Nature Garden Opens in Honour of Sir David Attenborough
13 May 2026
Pupils, staff and guests at Shackleton Primary School came together for a special......
Upcoming Events
Barnwell Music Concert
Date: 8.6.2026
Time: 03:30 pm - 04:00 pm
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Friends of Shackleton Summer Fete
Date: 11.6.2026
Time: 03:30 pm - 05:00 pm
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Community Meeting
Date: 17.6.2026
Time: 08:45 am - 10:00 am
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Year 3 Trip to Whipsnade Zoo
Date: 18.6.2026
Time: 08:30 am - 03:30 pm
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YEAR 6 CAMPING
Date: 18.6.2026
Time: 09:00 am - 03:30 pm
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Heart Academies Trust
Suite C
Emerald Court
Pilgrims Centre
Brickhill Drive
Bedford
MK41 7PZ
Suite C
Emerald Court
Pilgrims Centre
Brickhill Drive
Bedford
MK41 7PZ
T: 01234 290053
E: info@heartacademiestrust.co.uk
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Bedford Academy Dance Academy
1 days ago
A day in the life of a Dance Academy student 💫💜
HEART Academies Trust
2 days ago
Looking for a nursery place for your child?
Join us at Shackleton Nursery for a fun Stay & Play session and discover our friendly, nurturing environment.
📅 Monday 13 July
🕒 2:15pm – 3:15pm
📍 Shackleton Nursery
Meet our team, explore our learning ...spaces and see how we help children learn, play and thrive.
⭐ 15 & 30 hour funded places available
📞 Book your place today: 01234 674460
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HEART Academies Trust
3 days ago
From grey to green 🌱
Swipe to see the transformation at Shackleton Primary School ➡️
What was once an underused space is now a thriving nature garden, complete with planting areas, a bee hotel and space for outdoor learning and wellbeing.
Part of the Grey to Green... Project and supported by the National Education Nature Park, this new environment is already helping pupils connect with nature in meaningful, hands-on ways.
A brilliant example of what’s possible when we reimagine our school spaces.
#GreyToGreen #OutdoorLearning #NaturePark #SustainabilityInSchools