Benjamin College
Benjamin College is an independent special school in Leighton Buzzard for pupils aged 12 to 18. It has 11 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Benjamin College is Good, from an inspection in January 2025.
Ofsted inspection: January 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 12-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Benjamin UK Coach House White House Court Hockliffe Street Leighton Buzzard LU7 1FD |
| Phone | 07377153639 |
| Reference Number | 135805 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 11 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.73%
Girls: 27.27% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Benjamin College is performing well as a good school overall, with outstanding personal development and good quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The school has established a strong positive environment where pupils build effective relationships with staff and feel valued. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to individual needs, which helps pupils who have experienced difficult backgrounds to flourish. Notably, the school prioritizes mental health and well-being, providing expert therapeutic support to prepare pupils for their next steps in life.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2012 | Monitoring inspection |
| 12 Jul 2012 | Monitoring inspection |
| 14 Sep 2011 | Monitoring inspection |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Highly personalized curriculum tailored to individual needs
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Outstanding provision for personal development
- High quality therapeutic support for mental health and well-being
- Engaging diversion activities that help develop social skills
Areas for Improvement
- Early reading approach does not fully meet all pupils' needs
- Assessment processes do not always accurately check pupils' learning progress
| Name | Distance |
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The Mary Bassett Lower School
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0.29 miles |
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Clipstone Brook Lower School
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The Rushmere Park Academy
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Leighton Middle School
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0.35 miles |
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Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB |
0.38 miles |
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Brooklands Middle School
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF |
0.5 miles |
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Leedon Lower School
Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ |
0.66 miles |
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Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FU |
0.72 miles |
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Linslade Lower School
Leopold Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2QU |
0.92 miles |
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Beaudesert Lower School
Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DX |
0.94 miles |
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Linslade School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PA |
1 miles |
|
Dovery Academy
Heath Road, Dovery Academy, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AG |
1.01 miles |
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Southcott Lower School
Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA |
1.12 miles |
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Heathwood Lower School
Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AU |
1.17 miles |
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Greenleas School
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1.49 miles |
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St Leonards CE Academy
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1.96 miles |
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Stanbridge Lower School
Tilsworth Road, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9HY |
2.75 miles |
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Hockliffe Lower School
Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LL |
3.22 miles |
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Overstone Combined School
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3.25 miles |
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High Ash Church of England Primary School
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3.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Vandyke Upper School
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY |
0.84 miles |
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Cedars Upper School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE |
1.03 miles |
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Oak Bank School
Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BE |
1.26 miles |
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The Cottesloe School
Church Street, Wing, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY |
3.25 miles |
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What is Benjamin College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Benjamin College is Good, from an inspection in January 2025.
When was Benjamin College last inspected by Ofsted?
Benjamin College was last inspected in January 2025.
How many pupils does Benjamin College have?
Benjamin College has 11 pupils on roll.
What age range does Benjamin College cover?
Benjamin College for pupils aged 12 to 18.
Where is Benjamin College?
Benjamin College is at Benjamin UK, Coach House, White House Court, Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1FD.