Linslade School

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

Leighton Buzzard, LU72PA Ofsted: Good Age 9-13 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 June 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Mentmore Road
Linslade
Leighton Buzzard, LU72PA
Phone
1525372640
Website
linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136766
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2PA
Website
http://www.linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk/
Age range
9-13
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
660 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
624
Free School Meals
10.7% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.3 (4.2 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
125
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
624 pupils
9-13

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning today, leading tomorrow"

Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

Committed to excellent standards of teaching in partnership with local and national organisations contributing towards system-wide improvement.

Facilities

dining hall lockers

Admissions Criteria

The criteria for selection for school places are (in rank order): looked-after children (including those previously looked after), children who appear to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of adoption, children of staff currently employed at the school, children with siblings at the school who will still be attending, children currently attending Greenleas Lower School: Derwent Road site, Linslade Lower School or Southcott Lower School, children living closest to the school measured on straight-line distance, and any other children. Entry for Year 5 is via the local authority; in-year applications for other years are via Central Bedfordshire Council. Key dates for transfer/admission are provided (e.g., 2025/2026 transfer timelines).

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