How many pupils does Leedon Lower School have?

Leedon Lower School has 366 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leedon Lower School's Ofsted rating?

Leedon Lower School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

Where is Leedon Lower School?

Leedon Lower School is located at Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ.

Leedon Lower School

Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 27 June 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

2–9

Ages

366

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Leedon Lower School

Leedon Lower School is a community school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–9. It has 366 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. 20.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 366 / 360 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

20.9%

Free school meals

13%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

11.2%

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

6.8%

Overall absence

15.9%

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.

16.18

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

22.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.9 vs 2023/24

13.03

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

£45,367

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,798 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% 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.

£6,867

Spend per pupil

£7,028

Income per pupil

41%

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: Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ
Phone: 01525374713
Headteacher: Jen Lloyd
Website: http://www.leedonlowerschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leedon Lower School?: Leedon Lower School is a community school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–9.
How many pupils does Leedon Lower School have?: Leedon Lower School has 366 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Leedon Lower School's Ofsted rating?: Leedon Lower School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).
Where is Leedon Lower School?: Leedon Lower School is located at Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ.

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