Linslade Lower School

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

Leighton Buzzard, LU72QU 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

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
10 May 2012
Previous grade
Good
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
Leopold Road
Linslade
Leighton Buzzard, LU72QU
Phone
1525372085
Website
linsladelower.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109515
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Leopold Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU
Website
www.linsladelower.co.uk
Age range
3-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
225 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
173
Free School Meals
3.4% (6 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
5.9 (11.6 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.2 (3.4 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
173 pupils
3-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire, Challenge, Succeed and Excel"

Respect Community unity Integrity Independence School representation Enjoyment

The school teaches RE and there are opportunities to visit places of worship; parents have the right to withdraw their child from RE.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Linslade Lower School. We are a friendly, forward thinking school where we strive to ensure that our pupils are happy, safe and secure. We provide high quality teaching and an inspiring, creative curriculum to enable pupils to progress academically and socially. – Mrs Farlam and the Team

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Future Games Breakfast & After School clubs Linslade Leos

Facilities

ramps and handrails around the school

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum underpinned by the Essentials Curriculum by Chris Quigley Curriculum drivers: communication, environment, citizenship and wellbeing Maths and English taught discretely; other subjects taught discretely or via cross-curricular themes; regular use of themes, visits and visitors to enrich learning Arts, British Values and SMSC are integrated across the curriculum; biennial arts week; termly theme days such as book day, STEM week, arts week, poetry day

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Future Games Breakfast & After School clubs (wraparound care)

Admissions Criteria

30 full-time pupil places; nursery class with three start points per year; reception starts in September after the child’s fourth birthday; local authority allocates places; summer-born children may request delayed admission; in-year admissions managed by Central Bedfordshire Council; appeals process managed by the local authority; the school is inclusive and supports pupils with disabilities; ramps and handrails exist to aid accessibility; provisions align with Equality Act 2010 and SEND guidance.

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