Greenleas School

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

Leighton Buzzard, LU72AB Ofsted: Good 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
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
14 February 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Derwent Road
Linslade
Leighton Buzzard, LU72AB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109591
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Derwent Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2AB
Age range
2-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
600 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
679
Free School Meals
8.3% (56 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.3 (8.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
85
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
679 pupils
2-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Greenleas School. The Head Teacher invites you to contact the Office Team with questions, join school tours, view virtual visits and explore the Admissions section. The weekly newsletter is sent via the App, a short film called 'What Makes Greenleas Great!' is available, and the Derwent Road site opened in 1986 as part of Greenleas' two-site history; the school serves Leighton Buzzard families with child-centred early education for ages 2–5 across two sites.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club 7:30-8:45 for Early Years Pre-Reception to Year 4; After School Club 3:30-4:30 (Session One) and 4:30-5:30 (Session Two); lunch included; including lunch, the school is open 6.75 hours per day (33.75 hours per week).

Admissions Criteria

Greenleas operates from two sites (Kestrel Way and Derwent Road) supplying Pre-school (2 years+), Pre-Reception (3½ years+) and Lower School provision; children can attend Pre-school and Pre-Reception before starting Reception Year; normal admission to Lower School in September following the fourth birthday; admissions policy includes criteria for Pre-school and Pre-Reception, arrangements for pupils with disabilities, In Year transfers and appeals.

Financial Information

Lunch costs £2.66 per day. If entitled to Free School Meals you will not need to pay via the School Grid but you are required to make a daily meal selection for your child. This includes all children from reception to Year 2 who receive Universal Free School Meals, as well as any child entitled to Free School Meals.

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