Pulford CofE VA Lower School

A good voluntary aided school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Pulford CofE VA Lower School.

Leighton Buzzard, LU71AB Ofsted: Good Age 2-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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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
7 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Pulford Road
Leighton Buzzard, LU71AB

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109619
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AB
Age range
2-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
255 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
255
Free School Meals
7.0% (18 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
5.7 (11.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.6 (3.0 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
32
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
255 pupils
2-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing God's family through faith, hope and love, dedicated to realising the full potential of each other"

Faith Hope Love

Recognising its historic foundation, the school preserves and develops its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level.

Head Teacher's Message

An Amazing School We are a vibrant and inclusive community where everyone is welcome. We underpin all our actions with three core Christian values; faith, hope and love.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir Club (KS2) French & Spanish (La Jolie Ronde) Eco club Maypole (KS2) Chess club Recorder club Drama club (Year 4) Pulford Paper (Year 4) Book Reading club (all year groups) Art club

Sports

Football Hockey

Facilities

Large playing field with adventure play equipment Large all weather play surface Generous hard-surface playground Forest School Two rotundas A purpose built ‘pod’ classroom Pre-school building A pond and a wild area

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Intent 2025 - 2028 Unlocking Letters And Sounds Phonics Programme Mathematics Progression Map Reading Progression Map Writing Progression Map Geography Progression Map And Intent History Progression Map And Intent ICT Progression Map and Intent Music Progression Map and Intent French Progression Map And Intent Art Skills Progression Map And Intent DT Progression Of Skills And Intent PE Skills Progression Map and Intent RE Progression Map and Intent PSHE_RSE Progression Map and Intent Forest School Progression Map And Intent

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Little Saints before and after school club runs from 7:30am to 8:50am and 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Cost is £4.75 per hour or part of an hour. Early Bird entrance 7:30-7:45am adds £1. Breakfast can be purchased as an optional extra for £1. Sessions can be booked by calling the Admin Team in the front office on 372188 or via email [email protected].

SEND Provision

The school is ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Sound provision is made for all children with SEND according to our Learning Support Policy. There is a governor appointed for SEND who meets termly with the SENDCo. Children with Statements (Statement of Special Educational Need) or an Education, Health and Care plan (EHC) have their own additional budget, which is used for extra adult support within the school and for equipment tailored to their needs. Most needs are catered for within Quality First Teaching, with monitoring and reports, and external support agencies may be involved as appropriate.

Admissions Criteria

The school has no catchment area. Admission is by application and children attend from all areas of the town and its local villages.

Financial Information

Wrap-around care costs £4.75 per hour or part of an hour. Early Bird (7:30–7:45am) adds £1. Breakfast can be purchased as an optional extra for £1. Pre-school funding: All 3 and 4 year olds qualify for 15 hours of free early education in the term after their third birthday; up to 30 hours may be available for eligible families. Lunch pricing: 3yr+ lunch care £2.70; under 3 years lunch care £3.50; hot meals £2.50 extra if required. Non-funded sessions: 3yrs+ £13.95; under 3 years £16.50.

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