Woburn Lower School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bedford Street Woburn Bedfordshire MK17 9QL |
| Reference Number | 109493 |
Woburn Lower School is performing well, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school has not been inspected for over a decade, since its previous outstanding grade, and this inspection reflects a return to routine evaluations under the current framework. Pupils at the school exhibit a strong sense of pride and enthusiasm for learning, which is supported by strong relationships with staff and a safe environment. The school's curriculum is ambitious and designed to meet the needs of its mixed-age classes, particularly excelling in English and mathematics. While there are notable strengths in behavior and attitudes, as well as in personal development, some subjects within the curriculum lack clarity in their planning. This has resulted in inconsistent learning outcomes for pupils in those areas. However, the school has a robust system in place to support pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they have access to the same curriculum as their peers. Overall, the school is well-regarded by families and teachers, with strong community links enhancing the learning experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 58 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.72%
Girls: 48.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 4 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil behavior and attitudes
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Effective early reading and phonics program
- Robust support for pupils with special educational needs
- Extensive personal development program with varied extracurricular activities
- Positive involvement with the local community
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of precision in curriculum planning for a small number of subjects
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 15 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Aspley Guise Village School
Spinney Lane, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, MK17 8JT |
1.62 miles |
|
Husborne Crawley Lower School
School Lane, Husborne Crawley, Bedfordshire, MK43 0UZ |
1.73 miles |
|
Eversholt Lower School
Church End, Eversholt, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 9DU |
2.19 miles |
|
Swallowfield Primary
Weathercock Close, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 8SR |
2.32 miles |
|
Ridgmont Lower School
High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS |
2.36 miles |
|
Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School
Station Road, Bow Brickhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JT |
2.79 miles |
|
High Ash Church of England Primary School
Pound Hill, Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9AS |
3.13 miles |
|
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
Wafandun Lane, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 7AA |
3.32 miles |
|
Wavendon Gate School
Gregories Drive, Wavendon Gate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7HL |
3.38 miles |
|
St Leonards CE Academy
Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0AX |
3.43 miles |
|
Heronshaw School
Lichfield Down, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7PG |
3.66 miles |
|
Heronsgate School
Lichfield Down, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7BW |
3.69 miles |
|
Heathwood Lower School
Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AU |
4.09 miles |
|
Heronshill School and Nursery
Birdlip Lane, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 6HD |
4.12 miles |
|
Hockliffe Lower School
Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LL |
4.17 miles |
|
Thomas Johnson Lower School
Hurst Grove, Lidlington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SB |
4.29 miles |
|
Dovery Academy
Heath Road, Dovery Academy, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AG |
4.29 miles |
|
The Premier Academy
Saffron Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3AH |
4.46 miles |
|
Parkfields Middle School
Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB |
4.46 miles |
|
Toddington St George Church of England School
Manor Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AJ |
4.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Fulbrook School
Weathercock Lane, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 8NP |
2.12 miles |
|
Glebe Farm School
Burney Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8XY |
3.45 miles |
|
Walton High
Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7WH |
3.62 miles |
|
Oak Bank School
Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BE |
4.05 miles |
|
Vandyke Upper School
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY |
4.44 miles |
|
Lift Sir Herbert Leon
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQ |
4.61 miles |
|
Kents Hill Park all-through school
Kents Hill Park, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ |
4.62 miles |
|
Baytul Ilm Secondary School
12a Clarke Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1LG |
4.77 miles |
|
KWS Milton Keynes
R2D, 1-9 Barton Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HU |
4.8 miles |