The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 383
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 16.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Ms Hilary Wheeldon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeighton Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Primary · 446m away
Benjamin College
Independent · 474m away
The Rushmere Park Academy
Primary · 848m away
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Primary · 987m away
Linslade Lower School
Primary · 1.0km away
Brooklands Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.3km away
Linslade School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Mary Bassett Lower School's Ofsted rating?
The Mary Bassett Lower School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Mary Bassett Lower School?
The Mary Bassett Lower School currently has 383 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Mary Bassett Lower School take?
The Mary Bassett Lower School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Mary Bassett Lower School?
The Mary Bassett Lower School is in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AR, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Mary Bassett Lower School have a sixth form?
No, The Mary Bassett Lower School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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