The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 68% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 9–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 126
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 67.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- OAK BANK SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Philip Collier (Executive Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeathwood Lower School
Primary · Very close
Dovery Academy
Primary · 411m away
Vandyke Upper School
Secondary · 1.4km away
The Rushmere Park Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Benjamin College
Independent · 2.0km away
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Primary · 2.1km away
Beaudesert Lower School
Primary · 2.1km away
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oak Bank School's Ofsted rating?
Oak Bank School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oak Bank School?
Oak Bank School currently has 126 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oak Bank School take?
Oak Bank School caters for pupils aged 9 to 19.
Where is Oak Bank School?
Oak Bank School is in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BE, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oak Bank School have a sixth form?
Yes, Oak Bank School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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