Heathwood Lower School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Heath Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3AU |
| Reference Number | 109513 |
Heathwood Lower School is recognized for maintaining a good standard of education. It creates a calm and supportive environment where pupils are happy and exhibit positive behavior. The school implements a well-structured curriculum that emphasizes high expectations, and pupils engage well in learning activities. The commitment to pastoral care is evident, fostering relationships among pupils and staff that contribute to a safe learning atmosphere. The active involvement of parents supports the school's strong community feel, although there are areas for development in the leadership of the curriculum and assessment practices in certain subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 200 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51%
Girls: 49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 31.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 10 | 31 |
| 2 | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| 3 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 4 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 13 Dec 2017 | Short inspection |
| 11 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive behavior and show respect towards one another.
- The curriculum is broad, balanced, and ambitious, catering to various needs.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Teachers effectively promote a culture of reading and phonics.
- Leaders and staff provide high-quality pastoral support.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum leaders are not fully familiar with their new responsibilities.
- Ongoing development needed for assessment in foundation subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 34 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Dovery Academy
Heath Road, Dovery Academy, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AG |
0.22 miles |
|
Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FU |
0.74 miles |
|
St Leonards CE Academy
Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0AX |
0.8 miles |
|
The Rushmere Park Academy
East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW |
0.85 miles |
|
Beaudesert Lower School
Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DX |
1.18 miles |
|
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR |
1.22 miles |
|
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG |
1.31 miles |
|
Leighton Middle School
Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX |
1.37 miles |
|
Brooklands Middle School
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF |
1.38 miles |
|
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB |
1.47 miles |
|
Linslade Lower School
Leopold Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2QU |
1.5 miles |
|
Southcott Lower School
Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA |
1.52 miles |
|
Leedon Lower School
Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ |
1.53 miles |
|
Greenleas School
Derwent Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AB |
1.87 miles |
|
Linslade School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PA |
1.98 miles |
|
High Ash Church of England Primary School
Pound Hill, Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9AS |
2.4 miles |
|
Hockliffe Lower School
Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LL |
3.01 miles |
|
Stanbridge Lower School
Tilsworth Road, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9HY |
3.18 miles |
|
Overstone Combined School
Church Street, Wing, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY |
4.02 miles |
|
Woburn Lower School
Bedford Street, Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QL |
4.09 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Oak Bank School
Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BE |
0.15 miles |
|
Vandyke Upper School
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY |
0.73 miles |
|
Benjamin College
Benjamin UK, Coach House, White House Court, Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1FD |
1.17 miles |
|
Cedars Upper School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE |
2.06 miles |
|
The Cottesloe School
Church Street, Wing, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY |
4.04 miles |
|
Lift Sir Herbert Leon
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQ |
4.34 miles |
|
KWS Milton Keynes
R2D, 1-9 Barton Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HU |
4.7 miles |