Heathwood Lower School
URN: 109513 • Leighton Buzzard LU7 3AU
Overview
- Name
- Heathwood Lower School
- URN
- 109513
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jackie Wright (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01525377096
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3AU
Summary
Heathwood Lower School is a mixed community primary school located in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 200 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 150. The school promotes an inclusive environment where kindness, trust, cooperation, and responsibility are integral to its ethos. Headteacher Mrs. Jackie Wright emphasizes the importance of nurturing confident and compassionate children who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.
The curriculum at Heathwood is described as ambitious, broad, and balanced, designed to foster skills, knowledge, and curiosity among pupils. The school places a strong focus on social, emotional, and physical development, ensuring that every child receives a well-rounded education tailored to their individual needs. Support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is highlighted as a particular strength, with dedicated provisions in place, including a specialist Language Provision for children with speech and language difficulties.
Heathwood Lower School operates from 9 am to 3:30 pm during term time, offering wraparound care from 8 am to 6 pm. The school aims to create a family-oriented atmosphere and actively encourages parental involvement in the educational journey of their children.
The curriculum at Heathwood is described as ambitious, broad, and balanced, designed to foster skills, knowledge, and curiosity among pupils. The school places a strong focus on social, emotional, and physical development, ensuring that every child receives a well-rounded education tailored to their individual needs. Support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is highlighted as a particular strength, with dedicated provisions in place, including a specialist Language Provision for children with speech and language difficulties.
Heathwood Lower School operates from 9 am to 3:30 pm during term time, offering wraparound care from 8 am to 6 pm. The school aims to create a family-oriented atmosphere and actively encourages parental involvement in the educational journey of their children.
Useful links
- Governors attendance (governance)
- Governors details and disclosure 2025/26 (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Governing Body statement in relation to Special Educational Needs (sen)
- School SEND Report (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Diary dates (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- School Policies (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
- 150
- Pupils
- 200
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 6.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 200 | 102 | 98 | 150 | 6.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 187 | 102 | 85 | 150 | 8.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 182 | 93 | 89 | 150 | 10.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 182 | 93 | 89 | 150 | 10.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 184 | 93 | 91 | 150 | 12.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 180 | 97 | 83 | 150 | 9.00 |
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