Schools in Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Buzzard, nestled in historic Bedfordshire, England, offers a delightful blend of past and present. From humble beginnings as a market town with strong agricultural ties, it has progressed into a thriving center with thriving commerce and a rich cultural heritage. Its roots date back to the Domesday Book and its market charter granted in 1086—an aspect that still stands today.
Thanks to strategic links with London, suitable geology for sand, gravel, and greensand quarries, and a favorable climate, Leighton Buzzard's economy has flourished. The town is set in a scenic environment that boasts centuries-old sand quarries and geological formations, creating a fascinating tapestry of nature and industry.
The amalgamation with Linslade in 1965 has created Leighton-Linslade, a vibrant community that maintains its separate parish, ecclesiastical, and civil identities, adding to its rich tapestry. The community enjoys a lively arts and sports scene, with heritage attractions complemented by modern facilities and services, making Leighton-Linslade an appealing place to live, work, and visit.
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Secondary Schools
- Leighton Middle School
- The Cottesloe School
- Linslade School
- Vandyke Upper School
- Cedars Upper School
- Brooklands Middle School
- Gilbert Inglefield Academy
- Oak Bank School
Primary Schools
- Beaudesert Lower School
- Stanbridge Lower School
- The Mary Bassett Lower School
- Leedon Lower School
- Heathwood Lower School
- Linslade Lower School
- Clipstone Brook Lower School
- Southcott Lower School
- Hockliffe Lower School
- Greenleas School
- St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School
- Pulford CofE VA Lower School
- St Michael's Church of England Combined School
- Brookmead School
- Overstone Combined School
- The Rushmere Park Academy
- Dovery Academy