Beaudesert Lower School

A good community school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Beaudesert Lower School.

Leighton Buzzard, LU73DX Ofsted: Good Age 4-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 January 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Appenine Way
Leighton Buzzard, LU73DX
Phone
1525373019
Website
beaudesert.school

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109466
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DX
Website
http://www.beaudesert.school
Age range
4-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
290 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
284
Free School Meals
14.1% (40 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
284 pupils
4-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Believe – Learn – Succeed

Head Teacher's Message

Beaudesert is a community school located in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. It aims to provide a high quality of education within a secure and caring environment and encourages parental involvement in school life.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After School Art Club Brazilian Soccer School

Sports

Brazilian Soccer School

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around care available via Kid Zone; extended hours up to 6:00 pm; trial ongoing for the next academic year with a review after July 2026.

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