The Mary Bassett Lower School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 9
Ofsted: Good

Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AROpen in maps

The Mary Bassett Lower 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 May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 May 2024, report published 10 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

378 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals16.4%

16.4%, 10.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language21.2%

21.2%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.1%

7.1%, 7.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Mary Bassett Lower School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Leighton Middle School0.2 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
Pulford CofE VA Lower School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
The Rushmere Park Academy0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
Clipstone Brook Lower School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Linslade Lower School0.6 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Hilary Wheeldon
Phone
01525373017
Website
marybassett.co.uk
Address
Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AR
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
URN
109508

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.