The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 3% 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
- 296
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 3.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Miss Sarah Laundy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLinslade Lower School
Primary · 384m away
Greenleas School
Primary · 631m away
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Primary · 1.3km away
Leighton Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.4km away
Linslade School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.4km away
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Primary · 1.5km away
Cedars Upper School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Benjamin College
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southcott Lower School's Ofsted rating?
Southcott Lower School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southcott Lower School?
Southcott Lower School currently has 296 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southcott Lower School take?
Southcott Lower School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southcott Lower School?
Southcott Lower School is in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UA, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southcott Lower School have a sixth form?
No, Southcott Lower School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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