The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (133% full)
- 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Jackie Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOak Bank School
Academy · Very close
Dovery Academy
Primary · 348m away
Vandyke Upper School
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Rushmere Park Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Benjamin College
Independent · 1.9km away
Beaudesert Lower School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Primary · 2.0km away
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Heathwood Lower School's Ofsted rating?
Heathwood Lower School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heathwood Lower School?
Heathwood Lower School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heathwood Lower School take?
Heathwood Lower School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heathwood Lower School?
Heathwood Lower School is in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AU, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heathwood Lower School have a sixth form?
No, Heathwood Lower School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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