Beaudesert Lower School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Appenine Way Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3DX |
| Reference Number | 109466 |
Beaudesert Lower School continues to perform well and maintains its good status. The school promotes a supportive environment, where staff invest time in understanding each pupil, which contributes positively to their happiness and safety. Pupils are enthusiastic learners, particularly excelling in reading, and they participate actively in physical activities and competitions, fostering a sense of achievement and community involvement. However, there are areas for improvement regarding the retention of key knowledge in certain subjects, which could better support students' ongoing learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 283 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.36%
Girls: 46.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| 2 | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| 3 | 34 | 23 | 57 |
| 4 | 30 | 26 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.1% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 17 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Apr 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 31 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Jun 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Staff are friendly and supportive, creating a positive learning environment.
- Pupils are happy, safe, and engaged in their learning.
- Achievement in reading is improving due to effective phonics instruction.
- Extensive support is provided for pupils with special educational needs.
- A well-planned curriculum facilitates effective knowledge progression.
- Pupils enjoy a variety of sporting and leadership opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Not all subjects regularly check pupils' retention of key knowledge.
- Some important knowledge is not revisited often enough for better retention.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FU |
0.47 miles |
|
Brooklands Middle School
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF |
0.62 miles |
|
Leedon Lower School
Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ |
0.65 miles |
|
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG |
0.72 miles |
|
The Rushmere Park Academy
East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW |
0.76 miles |
|
Heathwood Lower School
Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AU |
1.18 miles |
|
Dovery Academy
Heath Road, Dovery Academy, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AG |
1.19 miles |
|
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR |
1.22 miles |
|
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB |
1.29 miles |
|
Leighton Middle School
Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX |
1.29 miles |
|
Linslade Lower School
Leopold Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2QU |
1.83 miles |
|
St Leonards CE Academy
Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0AX |
1.88 miles |
|
Linslade School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PA |
1.91 miles |
|
Southcott Lower School
Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA |
1.99 miles |
|
Stanbridge Lower School
Tilsworth Road, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9HY |
2.03 miles |
|
Hockliffe Lower School
Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LL |
2.28 miles |
|
Greenleas School
Derwent Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AB |
2.38 miles |
|
High Ash Church of England Primary School
Pound Hill, Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9AS |
3.54 miles |
|
Eaton Bray Academy
School Lane, Eaton Bray, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2DT |
3.87 miles |
|
Overstone Combined School
Church Street, Wing, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY |
4.18 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Vandyke Upper School
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY |
0.45 miles |
|
Benjamin College
Benjamin UK, Coach House, White House Court, Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1FD |
0.94 miles |
|
Oak Bank School
Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BE |
1.33 miles |
|
Cedars Upper School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE |
1.92 miles |
|
The Cottesloe School
Church Street, Wing, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY |
4.17 miles |
|
Weatherfield Academy
Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1AF |
4.69 miles |
|
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB |
4.94 miles |