Greenleas School
Derwent Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2ABOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Greenleas School is a primary school in Leighton Buzzard for ages 2 to 9. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 February 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 February 2024
At Greenleas School, pupils are happy and engage well with their learning. They have a positive attitude towards school and attend well. Pupils learn how to be responsible by taking on roles that require leadership and teamwork. They volunteer for important roles. These include being play leaders who organise games and activities, or members of the school council who represent their peers and voice their opinions. The school ensures that pupils feel safe and are well looked after. Pupils know that they can speak with staff or use the 'worry box' if they have any concerns. This helps pupils to feel secure and ready to learn. Pupils typically demonstrate good behaviour in lessons and play well together at breaktimes. However, some pupils need extra and tailored support from adults to engage positively in school activities. Pupils develop a love of reading from the beginning of their school journey. The school offers inviting book corners and a library that motivates pupils to read. As a result, pupils enjoy reading and many learn to read fluently. The vast majority of parents and carers are overwhelmingly happy with what the school offers. Many parents describe the school as being 'wonderful', 'nurturing' and 'fantastic'.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes teachers do not check carefully what pupils understand. This means that some pupils' learning is not as secure as it needs to be. The school needs to ensure that teachers constantly and consistently check pupils' understanding, therefore ensuring that pupils are remembering what they have been taught.
- Several parents responding to Ofsted's survey have voiced concerns regarding the conduct of some pupils and the impact it is having on their own children. To address this, the school must reassure parents by initiating transparent communication, detailing the behaviour policies and interventions in place, and actively involve parents in understanding and supporting these measures.
Pupil numbers and mix
664 pupils on roll, with places for 600
Schools near Greenleas School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcott Lower School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Linslade Lower School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Linslade School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| The Mary Bassett Lower School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Leighton Middle School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Clarke
- Phone
- 01525371735
- Address
- Derwent Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2AB
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 109591
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.