St Leonards CE Academy, based in Leighton Buzzard, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 9. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Leonards CE Academy currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Thrift Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AX |
| Website: | www.stleonards.beds.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01525237253 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Bowley |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151804 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 125 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonards CE Academy Thrift Road , Heath and Reach LU7 0AX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School Thrift Road , Heath and Reach LU7 0AX | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathwood Lower School Heath Road , LU7 3AU | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovery Down Lower School Heath Road , LU7 3AG | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovery Academy Heath Road , LU7 3AG | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandyke Upper School Vandyke Road , LU7 3DY | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vandyke Upper School and Community College Vandyke Road , LU7 3DY | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Inglefield Academy Vandyke Road , LU7 3FU | 1out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Inglefield Middle School Vandyke Road , LU7 3FU | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Bank School Sandy Lane , LU7 3BE | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Bank School Sandy Lane , LU7 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockgrove Park School Heath and Reach , LU7 0BB | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutherlands School Stoke Road , Linslade LU7 2SR | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.