Leighton Buzzard Schools Guide

Leighton Buzzard has a great choice of schools. With provision available from age 2 upwards, and a wide range of subjects for students at GCSE or A Level, there’s a setting to suit every child.

Central Bedfordshire has a three tier education system: lower schools are from Reception (age 4) to Year 4 (age 8-9), middle schools are Years 5-8 (age 9-13), and upper schools are for Years 9-13 (age 13-18). Here’s an overview of all the schools in Leighton Buzzard.

LOWER SCHOOLS

Beaudesert Lower School, Appenine Way, LU7 3DX

https://www.beaudesert.school/

Beaudesert Lower School provides a warm and welcoming environment for 240 children aged 4 to 9, with two classes in each year group. As well as the usual classrooms, there is also a music room, a cookery room, and a nurture/art room. The central hall is used for assemblies, PE and music as well as doubling as the lunchtime canteen. The school grounds include a large field with a climbing frame and trim trail, a willow arch, gazova, seating, and new playground equipment. There is also a Forest School area and a Science Garden.

Clipstone Brook Lower School, Brooklands Drive, LU7 3PG

https://www.clipstonebrooklower.co.uk/

Clipstone Brook Lower School is a community school that works closely with parents and carers to ensure that the children receive the best outcomes possible in their learning and personal development. There are 300 students, from Nursery (age 3-4) to Year 4 (age 8-9), and the school has a Good Ofsted rating.

Dovery Academy, Heath Rd, LU7 3AG

https://www.doveryacademy.org

Dovery Academy is a one form entry lower school set in extensive woodland grounds, which forms the backdrop to its caring and supportive environment. Across the whole school, from pre-school until they leave at the end of Year 4, pupils have access to an extensive enrichment programme which includes music, art, forest school and sport, alongside a range of school trips designed to enhance learning. The school is part of the Knowledge Schools Trust and was awarded a grade of Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2025.

Greenleas School, Derwent Rd, Linslade, LU7 2AB and Kestrel Way, LU7 4WZ

https://www.greenleas.net

Greenleas School is unique in Leighton Buzzard as it is one school operating across two sites with the same provision at both. It has two classes in each year group from Reception to Year 4 on each site and also offers child-centred Early Education for children aged 2 to 5. It provides a bright and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow as they embark on their learning journey.

Heathwood Lower School, Heath Road, LU7 3BA

https://www.heathwoodlower.com

Heathwood is an inclusive school where kindness is important and a strong emphasis is placed on values such as trust, cooperation, and responsibility. It has strong support for SEND pupils, whilst the rich curriculum and value-driven approach provide challenges and a broad range of experiences for every child. There is one class in each year group from Reception to Year 4 and they have a good choice of extra-curricular activities, including Spanish Club and Bee Netball.

Leedon Lower School, Highfield Road, LU7 3LZ

https://www.leedonlowerschool.co.uk

Leedon Lower School is a large school with 12 classes. Its Early Years provision, which includes Nursery and Reception, is rated Good by Ofsted, and there are two classes in each year group up to Year 4. The school offers a broad and varied curriculum which includes specialist PE and language teaching (Spanish) as well as Forest School for the children in Early Years.

Linslade Lower School, Leopold Road, Linslade, LU7 2QU

https://www.linsladelower.co.uk

Linslade Lower School provides a nurturing, supporting and inclusive learning environment for students aged 3-9. As well as the exciting curriculum, and community engagement projects, the school has activities that develop creativity and broaden horizons, such as library visits, visiting speakers, outdoor activities, theatre and museum visits.

Pulford Lower School, Pulford Rd, LU7 1A

https://www.pulfordschool.org/

Pulford School is a Church of England Voluntary Aided lower school for about 250 students with Early Years provision for children from age 2. The Christian faith and school values of faith, hope, and love are evident throughout the school and underpins its approach to educating and nurturing the children. The school has a large playing field with adventure play equipment and a Forest School to bring learning to life.

Southcott Lower School, Bideford Green, Linslade, LU7 2UA

https://www.southcottlowerschool.com

Southcott Lower School is a nurturing school where pupils are well cared for. It has 2 classes per year group and about 300 children in total, including pre-school for children from age 2. There are a wide range of activities both inside and out of the classroom which reflect the core values of the school: respect, resilience, collaboration, and achievement. The grounds, which include a large playing field, environmental area and trim trail, provide rich outdoor learning opportunities.

The Mary Bassett Lower School, Bassett Road, LU7 1AR

https://www.marybassett.co.uk

Mary Bassett Lower School is rated a Good school by Ofsted with Outstanding Early Years provision for children from age 2. It’s a fully inclusive, welcoming, and happy school with two classes in each year group, and it has a creative curriculum which provides real life opportunities to enhance the learning experience. All pupils are taught ‘The Mary Bassett Way’ to support them in succeeding as happy, confident, and responsible members of the community. The skills pupils are taught are to listen, speak, problem solve, be creative, stay positive, aim high, lead, and work in a team.

The Rushmere Park Academy, East St, LU7 1EW

https://www.therushmereparkacademy.co.uk

This small, friendly school has a Good Ofsted rating with provision for children from ages 2 to 9. The values of good manners, respect, kindness, and hard work are evident throughout the school. The Rushmere Park Academy has an environment which provides pupils with opportunities to experience success and develop a life-long learning attitude. The school works closely with parents and carers, and children are encouraged to build their self-confidence, to develop self-reliance, to take risks without fear of failure, and to make informed decisions about their learning.

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Brooklands Middle School, Brooklands Drive, LU7 3PF

https://www.brooklandsschool.co.uk

Brooklands School is rated a Good school by Ofsted with a child-centred approach to learning. It has a dedicated and enthusiastic staff team, all working towards the same goal of helping to create happy, resilient learners, who are fully prepared for the next steps in their education. The school has fantastic facilities including a specialist sports gym, food technology room, music and drama studio, art and kiln room, Design Technology workshop, fully equipped Science labs, 2 large ICT spaces, a huge library, and an extensive sports field and playground area.

Gilbert Inglefield Academy, Vandyke Road, LU7 3FU

https://www.gilbertinglefield.com

Gilbert Inglefield Academy’s values are to grow with purpose, stand with integrity, and act with kindness. It has a rich, inclusive curriculum that supports every aspect of a child’s development – academically, socially and emotionally. Its goal is to nurture confident, compassionate learners who are prepared for the wider world. The curriculum aims to equip every child with the knowledge, skills, and personal qualities they need to thrive. It is designed around four key pillars: deep learning and lasting knowledge; personal growth; growth beyond the classroom; and independence and leadership.

Leighton Middle School, Church Square, LU7 1EX

https://www.leightonmiddle.org.uk

At Leighton Middle School, everyone works together to create a happy school where every member feels valued and able to achieve personal excellence. The school has a purpose built hub for Year 5 and specialist rooms for Art, Design Technology, Food Technology, Science, Music, Computer Science, and PE. There is a well-stocked and well-used library, supporting the whole school ethos of encouraging all children to read frequently. The school has extensive playing fields for use at lunchtimes and PE lessons, an Enrichment Programme, and an Inclusion Department to support SEND pupils.

Linslade Middle School, Mentmore Rd, LU7 2PA

https://www.linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk

Linslade Middle School is one of the best performing schools in Central Bedfordshire, and it provides pupils with a supportive and caring environment that they love going to. All students have the opportunity to be EPIC, which means: Excellent achievements, Preparation for the future, Inspirational and Inclusive learning, and Community connections. There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities, such as sports, choir, coding, and ‘planes, trains and automobiles’ clubs, as well as the comprehensive curriculum.

UPPER SCHOOLS

Cedars Upper School, Mentmore Rd, Linslade, LU7 2AE

https://www.cedarsupper.org.uk

Cedars Upper School is a vibrant community of dedicated staff and motivated, ambitious students. Part of the Chiltern Learning Trust, their GCSE and A Level results are well above national averages and 98% of Sixth Formers gain entry to their first choice university. The school’s mission is to nurture the students into respectful, determined and, most importantly, successful individuals ready for the modern world. At Key Stage 4, students decide if they wish to achieve the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) or study their chosen subjects as GCSEs, BTECs or OCR Nationals, where alternatives are offered. In the Sixth Form provision, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Cedars offers an ambitious variety of A Level and level 3 equivalent subjects with an established history of student success across the curriculum.

Oak Bank School, Sandy Lane, LU7 3BE

https://www.oakbank.beds.sch.uk

Oak Bank School is a special school that provides education for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties from age 9 to 19. The school engages pupils, develops positive attitudes to learning, and has been graded as Outstanding by Ofsted. It is recognised as a leading SEMH provision and National Behaviour Hub by the DfE, and helps pupils rebuild their trust and desire to learn. It has a tailored and flexible curriculum which ensures most pupils achieve well from their starting points and meet their education, health and care plan (EHC plan) targets. The curriculum is broad and balanced, blended with opportunities for pupils to develop functional skills, social, emotional and independence skills, and skills for working life.

Vandyke Upper School, Vandyke Rd, LU7 3DY

https://vandyke.beds.sch.uk

Vandyke Upper school provides outstanding teaching, exciting opportunities and memorable experiences for its students. It has a caring environment where all students are supported, as well as challenged, to ensure there is no limit to what they can achieve. There are 1,500 students in Years 9-11, including around 430 in the Sixth Form, and nearly a quarter of all students take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s award scheme. Its extra-curricular programme currently includes Young Enterprise, public speaking, the school chess team, charity fund-raising, theatre trips, World Challenge expeditions, and study tours to France, Germany, Morocco and further afield. Students from all starting points make strong progress, resulting in exceptional performance in GCSE and A Level exams. The school has a range of outstanding specialist facilities, including science laboratories, theatre, drama studio, and a digital photography lab.

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