How many pupils does Clipstone Brook Lower School have?

Clipstone Brook Lower School has 297 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Clipstone Brook Lower School's Ofsted rating?

Clipstone Brook Lower School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 November 2019).

Where is Clipstone Brook Lower School?

Clipstone Brook Lower School is located at Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG.

Clipstone Brook Lower School

Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG

Good

Inspected 5 November 2019

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

3–9

Ages

297

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Clipstone Brook Lower School

Clipstone Brook Lower School is a community school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–9. It has 297 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 November 2019) rated it Good. 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 297 / 300 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 November 2019

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.8%

Free school meals

17.6%

EAL

1.7%

SEN support

16.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

5.6%

Overall absence

15.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

14.9

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

8.96

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

£41,351

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,401 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

6.3% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,785

Spend per pupil

£5,656

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG
Phone: 01525376085
Headteacher: Sarah Orr
Website: https://www.clipstonebrooklower.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Clipstone Brook Lower School?: Clipstone Brook Lower School is a community school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–9.
How many pupils does Clipstone Brook Lower School have?: Clipstone Brook Lower School has 297 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Clipstone Brook Lower School's Ofsted rating?: Clipstone Brook Lower School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 November 2019).
Where is Clipstone Brook Lower School?: Clipstone Brook Lower School is located at Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG.

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