The Mary Bassett Lower School
URN: 109508 • Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Overview
- Name
- The Mary Bassett Lower School
- URN
- 109508
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hilary Wheeldon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01525373017
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR
Summary
The Mary Bassett Lower School is a mixed community primary school located in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, with an enrolment of 383 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is named after Mary Bassett, who dedicated her life to community service, and embodies a philosophy of 'Service to Others.' The school prioritises inclusivity and aims to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at The Mary Bassett Lower School is designed to be creative and engaging, incorporating real-life learning opportunities. The school promotes high expectations for all students while ensuring a calm and supportive atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing, with a commitment to teaching British Values such as democracy, respect, and tolerance.
Parents and carers are encouraged to be active participants in their children's education, with an open-door policy for communication with staff. The school offers regular tours for prospective families and maintains a focus on building a strong community foundation for lifelong learning.
The curriculum at The Mary Bassett Lower School is designed to be creative and engaging, incorporating real-life learning opportunities. The school promotes high expectations for all students while ensuring a calm and supportive atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing, with a commitment to teaching British Values such as democracy, respect, and tolerance.
Parents and carers are encouraged to be active participants in their children's education, with an open-door policy for communication with staff. The school offers regular tours for prospective families and maintains a focus on building a strong community foundation for lifelong learning.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hockliffe Lower School (68.8)
- Greenleas School (66.8)
- Southcott Lower School (64.6)
- Pulford CofE VA Lower School (63.8)
- Linslade Lower School (61.8)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 383
- Boys
- 201
- Girls
- 182
- FSM %
- 16.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 383 | 201 | 182 | 420 | 16.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 353 | 202 | 151 | 420 | 16.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 362 | 206 | 156 | 420 | 17.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 362 | 206 | 156 | 420 | 17.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 379 | 202 | 177 | 420 | 18.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 384 | 206 | 178 | 420 | 17.30 |
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