Leedon Lower School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Highfield Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3LZ |
| Reference Number | 109509 |
Leedon Lower School has been identified as requiring improvement overall. While pupils demonstrate positive behaviour and engagement, especially in the early years, there are noticeable gaps in the quality of education delivered as students progress through the school. Recent curriculum enhancements aim to provide a more cohesive learning experience, but the implementation has not yet translated into significant improvements in pupil progress. The school also has a supportive environment that promotes pupil welfare and development, highlighted by positive feedback from parents and a strong extracurricular program. However, leadership and management are areas needing further development to drive necessary changes swiftly.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 366 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.92%
Girls: 42.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 23 | 56 |
| 2 | 44 | 24 | 68 |
| 3 | 45 | 37 | 82 |
| 4 | 34 | 24 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.7% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 21 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and have a respectful culture in the school.
- Improvements in early years education support strong foundational learning.
- Reading is prioritized, with appropriate phonics programs in place.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities.
- Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school, noting that their children are happy and safe.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the quality of education lead to gaps in pupil knowledge.
- Subject leaders lack effective systems to monitor and evaluate curriculum impact.
- Some pupils have unclear understanding due to ineffective checks on learning.
- Inconsistency in written work standards across the curriculum.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Brooklands Middle School
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF |
0.17 miles |
|
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG |
0.33 miles |
|
Beaudesert Lower School
Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DX |
0.65 miles |
|
The Rushmere Park Academy
East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW |
0.75 miles |
|
Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FU |
0.82 miles |
|
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB |
0.86 miles |
|
Leighton Middle School
Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX |
0.93 miles |
|
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR |
0.94 miles |
|
Linslade School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PA |
1.43 miles |
|
Dovery Academy
Heath Road, Dovery Academy, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AG |
1.44 miles |
|
Heathwood Lower School
Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AU |
1.53 miles |
|
Linslade Lower School
Leopold Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2QU |
1.56 miles |
|
Southcott Lower School
Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA |
1.76 miles |
|
Stanbridge Lower School
Tilsworth Road, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9HY |
2.1 miles |
|
Greenleas School
Derwent Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AB |
2.13 miles |
|
St Leonards CE Academy
Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0AX |
2.32 miles |
|
Hockliffe Lower School
Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LL |
2.76 miles |
|
Eaton Bray Academy
School Lane, Eaton Bray, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2DT |
3.6 miles |
|
Overstone Combined School
Church Street, Wing, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY |
3.68 miles |
|
High Ash Church of England Primary School
Pound Hill, Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9AS |
3.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Benjamin College
Benjamin UK, Coach House, White House Court, Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1FD |
0.66 miles |
|
Vandyke Upper School
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY |
0.89 miles |
|
Cedars Upper School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE |
1.4 miles |
|
Oak Bank School
Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BE |
1.66 miles |
|
The Cottesloe School
Church Street, Wing, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY |
3.66 miles |
|
Weatherfield Academy
Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1AF |
4.66 miles |