Hockliffe Lower School
URN: 150145 • Leighton Buzzard LU7 9LL
Overview
- Name
- Hockliffe Lower School
- URN
- 150145
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KINGSBRIDGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Aoife Greaves (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01525210330
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woburn Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9LL
Summary
Hockliffe Lower School is a small, mixed academy located in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 65 pupils and a capacity of 75. The school prides itself on creating a warm and friendly environment, fostering a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families. The ethos of the school centres around individual attention, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported in their learning journey.
The curriculum at Hockliffe is broad and balanced, designed to engage and challenge students while promoting a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. The school also offers unique outdoor learning opportunities through its Forest School programme, allowing children to explore and learn in natural settings. Hockliffe is committed to inclusivity, providing tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities to help them achieve their full potential.
Hockliffe Lower School emphasises the importance of positive values and personal development, encouraging pupils to embody the Meerkat principles of being motivated, engaged, and thoughtful learners. The school community actively promotes a caring ethos, preparing students to become respectful and confident members of society.
The curriculum at Hockliffe is broad and balanced, designed to engage and challenge students while promoting a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. The school also offers unique outdoor learning opportunities through its Forest School programme, allowing children to explore and learn in natural settings. Hockliffe is committed to inclusivity, providing tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities to help them achieve their full potential.
Hockliffe Lower School emphasises the importance of positive values and personal development, encouraging pupils to embody the Meerkat principles of being motivated, engaged, and thoughtful learners. The school community actively promotes a caring ethos, preparing students to become respectful and confident members of society.
Useful links
- Attendance & Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- West’s Educational Charity (download)
- Privacy Notice (download)
- Accessibility (download)
- Arbor (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies/Key Documents (other)
- Term Dates/School Day (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
- 4 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KINGSBRIDGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 75
- Pupils
- 65
- Boys
- 33
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 3.10
- Open date
- 2024-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 65 | 33 | 32 | 75 | 3.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 65 | 34 | 31 | 75 | 3.30 |
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