The Rushmere Park Academy

About The Rushmere Park Academy

The Rushmere Park Academy is an academy converter in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–9. It has 204 pupils on roll. It is part of ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022) rated it Good. 21.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–9

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

204 / 150 (136%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 May 2022

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

East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW

Phone

01525372096

Acting Headteacher

Viv Capron

Website

https://www.therushmereparkacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Rushmere Park Academy?

The Rushmere Park Academy is an academy converter in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–9.

How many pupils does The Rushmere Park Academy have?

The Rushmere Park Academy has 204 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Rushmere Park Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Rushmere Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022).

Is The Rushmere Park Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Rushmere Park Academy is part of ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS.

Where is The Rushmere Park Academy?

The Rushmere Park Academy is located at East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW.