The Mary Bassett Lower School

About The Mary Bassett Lower School

The Mary Bassett Lower School is a community school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–9. It has 383 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 May 2024) rated it Good. 16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.2% 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

383 / 420 (91%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 May 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR

Phone

01525373017

Headteacher

Hilary Wheeldon

Website

www.marybassett.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Mary Bassett Lower School?

The Mary Bassett Lower School is a community school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–9.

How many pupils does The Mary Bassett Lower School have?

The Mary Bassett Lower School has 383 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Mary Bassett Lower School's Ofsted rating?

The Mary Bassett Lower School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 May 2024).

Where is The Mary Bassett Lower School?

The Mary Bassett Lower School is located at Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR.