Southcott Lower School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bideford Green Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2UA |
| Reference Number | 109523 |
Southcott Lower School continues to demonstrate solid performance as a good school. The nurturing environment is highlighted by positive feedback from parents, indicating strong community engagement. Pupils, including those with SEND, are meeting high expectations and are motivated to learn through well-structured lessons that promote engagement and focus. While reading and phonics instruction are strong, the school is working on enhancing assessment strategies in foundation subjects and expanding opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 296 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.08%
Girls: 43.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| 2 | 28 | 25 | 53 |
| 3 | 25 | 28 | 53 |
| 4 | 35 | 19 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.1% |
| White, Other | 6.8% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 12 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 12 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community engagement and parental satisfaction
- Effective teaching of phonics and reading strategies
- High expectations and motivation among pupils
- Well-designed curriculum with opportunities to revisit important knowledge
- Supportive environment for pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in assessment practices in foundation subjects
- Limited opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills outside the classroom
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 45 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Linslade Lower School
Leopold Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2QU |
0.24 miles |
|
Greenleas School
Derwent Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AB |
0.39 miles |
|
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR |
0.83 miles |
|
Leighton Middle School
Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX |
0.85 miles |
|
Linslade School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PA |
0.88 miles |
|
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB |
0.96 miles |
|
The Rushmere Park Academy
East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW |
1.23 miles |
|
Dovery Academy
Heath Road, Dovery Academy, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AG |
1.31 miles |
|
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG |
1.44 miles |
|
Heathwood Lower School
Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AU |
1.52 miles |
|
Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FU |
1.61 miles |
|
Brooklands Middle School
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF |
1.62 miles |
|
Leedon Lower School
Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ |
1.76 miles |
|
Beaudesert Lower School
Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DX |
1.99 miles |
|
St Leonards CE Academy
Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0AX |
2.07 miles |
|
Overstone Combined School
Church Street, Wing, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY |
2.5 miles |
|
High Ash Church of England Primary School
Pound Hill, Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9AS |
3.13 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Combined School
Chapel Square, Stewkley, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0HA |
3.48 miles |
|
Stanbridge Lower School
Tilsworth Road, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9HY |
3.86 miles |
|
Hockliffe Lower School
Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LL |
4.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Cedars Upper School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE |
1.01 miles |
|
Benjamin College
Benjamin UK, Coach House, White House Court, Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1FD |
1.12 miles |
|
Oak Bank School
Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BE |
1.5 miles |
|
Vandyke Upper School
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY |
1.72 miles |
|
The Cottesloe School
Church Street, Wing, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY |
2.53 miles |
|
Macintyre School
Leighton Road, Wingrave, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4PA |
4.53 miles |
|
Lift Sir Herbert Leon
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQ |
4.53 miles |
|
KWS Milton Keynes
R2D, 1-9 Barton Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HU |
4.88 miles |