Hockliffe Lower School
URN: 109529 • Leighton Buzzard LU7 9LL
Overview
- Name
- Hockliffe Lower School
- URN
- 109529
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Aoife Greaves (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Woburn Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9LL
Summary
Hockliffe Lower School is a small community primary school located in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 53 pupils and a capacity of 75. The school prides itself on creating a warm, friendly environment where each child is known individually, fostering a family-like atmosphere. The dedicated staff aim to provide a child-centred education that encourages personal growth and development.
The curriculum at Hockliffe is broad and balanced, designed to challenge students and instill a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. The school also offers unique outdoor learning opportunities through its Forest School programme, allowing children to engage with nature and enhance their educational experience. Hockliffe is committed to inclusivity, providing tailored support for students with special educational needs and disabilities.
In addition to academic learning, Hockliffe promotes British values and positive life choices through its Meerkat principles, which emphasize motivation, enquiry, and respect. The school encourages community involvement and offers open days for prospective parents to explore the environment and ethos firsthand.
The curriculum at Hockliffe is broad and balanced, designed to challenge students and instill a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. The school also offers unique outdoor learning opportunities through its Forest School programme, allowing children to engage with nature and enhance their educational experience. Hockliffe is committed to inclusivity, providing tailored support for students with special educational needs and disabilities.
In addition to academic learning, Hockliffe promotes British values and positive life choices through its Meerkat principles, which emphasize motivation, enquiry, and respect. The school encourages community involvement and offers open days for prospective parents to explore the environment and ethos firsthand.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
- Greenleas School (66.8)
- Southcott Lower School (64.6)
- Pulford CofE VA Lower School (63.8)
- Linslade Lower School (61.8)
- St Michael's Church of England Combined School (60.7)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 75
- Pupils
- 53
- Boys
- 30
- Girls
- 23
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2010-05-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 53 | 30 | 23 | 75 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 53 | 30 | 23 | 75 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 52 | 28 | 24 | 75 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 52 | 28 | 24 | 75 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 65 | 36 | 29 | 75 | 8.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 54 | 29 | 25 | 75 | 3.80 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.