Leedon Lower School

A requires improvement community school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Leedon Lower School.

Leighton Buzzard, LU73LZ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-9 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
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
27 June 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Highfield Road
Leighton Buzzard, LU73LZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109509
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3LZ
Age range
2-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
360 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
394
Free School Meals
16.4% (65 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
394 pupils
2-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Perseverance Responsibility Honesty Caring Love Inspiration Courage Friendship Cooperation Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Head Teacher Richard Benson. Leedon Lower School is a two-form entry school offering a broad and varied curriculum, including specialist Physical Education (PE) and Spanish, as well as Forest School for Early Years. The Head Teacher invites families to watch the Virtual Tour and contact the school for more information.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football

Facilities

Forest School (Early Years) Specialist Physical Education (PE) Spanish language teaching

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum taught through Learning Journeys Mathematics Mastery as the vehicle for Mathematics English curriculum based on high quality key texts using the Talk for Writing scheme Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) phonics programme (Phase 1 to Phase 6)

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and After School Club: Morning attendance £4.00 per child. Afternoon sessions will be charged at £4.00 per hour per child. Payments can be made by bank transfer, Childcare Vouchers, cash or cheque made payable to ‘Leedon Lower School’. Bank details: Account name: CBC re Leedon Lower School; Account No: 62415107; Sort Code: 60-02-13. Please add OOSC and your child's name as a reference.

SEND Provision

Leedon Lower School is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all children can thrive. The SENCO ensures all teachers understand the implications for pupils with SEN. The school provides SEND information via the SEND Policy, SEND Information Report, Leedon SEND Offer and Accessibility Plan 2024-27, and offers free, impartial advice via Central Beds SENDIASS. Local support resources such as SNAP PCF, Autism Bedfordshire, CHUMS, CAMHS, YoungMinds and Mind are listed for families.

Financial Information

School meals for Year 3 and 4 are £2.50 per day (£12.50 per week). Before and After School Club fees: Morning £4.00 per child; Afternoon £4.00 per hour per child. Payments can be made by bank transfer, Childcare Vouchers, cash or cheque. Bank details provided (CBC re Leedon Lower School, Account No 62415107, Sort Code 60-02-13).

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