Stanbridge Lower School

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

Leighton Buzzard, LU79HY Ofsted: Good Age 3-9 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

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KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
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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
28 September 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Tilsworth Road
Stanbridge
Leighton Buzzard, LU79HY
Phone
1525210328
Website
stanbridge.beds.sch.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109482
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Tilsworth Road, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9HY
Website
http://stanbridge.beds.sch.uk/
Age range
3-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
120 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
124
Free School Meals
15.4% (19 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
124 pupils
3-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Kind, Work Hard, and Believe in Yourself"

Be Kind, Work Hard, and Believe in Yourself

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Miss S Gooding describing Stanbridge Lower School as a small, friendly and inclusive village school; emphasizes The Stanbridge Way motto Be Kind, Work Hard, and Believe in Yourself and a vibrant, inspiring curriculum delivered in a safe, positive environment.

Facilities

Stanbridge Lower School is housed in a building with old and new parts, and the school building retains its historical feel.

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School is a regular feature of the curriculum: Year 1 attend Forest School on Wednesdays; Year 2 on Fridays; Year 3 on Thursdays; Year 4 attend Forest School weekly in Autumn and ad hoc in Spring/Summer. Reception and Pre-School education are described as following a Hygge approach to learning in the early years. Year 3 explicitly states that it follows the National Curriculum.

Admissions Criteria

In the event that there are more applicants than places, places are allocated in the following order: 1 Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2 Children of staff; 3 Children with siblings at the school; 4 Children for whom the school is their nearest lower/primary school; 5 Any other children.

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