Campton Academy
Academy converter primary school in Shefford (Central Bedfordshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Campton Academy Our school has been successfully educating the children of this picturesque Central Bedfordshire village since 1875. Welcome from the Principal --> Welcome to Campton Academy As Head of School, it is my pleasure, alongside our Executive Principal, John Linehan, to welcome you to our vibrant learning community.
At Campton, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated team of teachers and staff work closely with families and the wider community to ensure that each child feels valued and supported.
We are particularly proud of the strong relationships we build with families from diverse backgrounds, including children from military families. I hope that our website gives you a glimpse into the life of our school and the exciting opportunities we offer. We welcome visits and conversations with prospective families and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you for taking the time to explore Campton Academy. We look forward to welcoming you to our school community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 148104
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Constituency
- Hitchin
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2020
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.1 governor is linked to a profile (all confirmed).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Alan Stupple | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Atemai Dieme | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr Thomas Butler | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr John Linehan | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mrs Louise Day Confirmed same person | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr Brett Mitchelmore | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lucy Close | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Terry Mace | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2029 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record