Educational Establishments
Cedars Upper School
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| Headteacher | Mr Mark Gibbs |
|---|---|
| Address | Cedars Upper School Mentmore Road Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2AE |
| Website | http://www.cedarsupper.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01525219300 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Secondary (Ages 13 - 18) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Non-selective |
| School Capacity | 1350 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 1007 (497 / 510) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 13.1% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Elaine Rabbit | Chair of Local Governing Body | 03/10/2022 | 02/10/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Lee Beaumont | Local Governor | 01/06/2022 | 31/05/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Mark Costello | Local Governor | 03/10/2022 | 02/10/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Mark Gibbs | Local Governor | 03/10/2022 | 02/10/2024 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mr Shekhard Gund | Local Governor | 21/05/2021 | 20/05/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Ms Julie Inns | Local Governor | 02/11/2022 | 01/11/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Ms Joanne Morland | Local Governor | 19/10/2022 | 18/10/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Catherine Parry | Local Governor | 05/10/2020 | 04/10/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Kevin Snowden | Local Governor | 03/10/2022 | 02/10/2026 | Elected by parents |
Clipstone Brook Lower School
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| Headteacher | Mrs S Reay |
|---|---|
| Address | Clipstone Brook Lower School Brooklands Drive Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3PG |
| Website | https://www.clipstonebrooklower.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01525376085 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 300 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 280 (138 / 142) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 14.0% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Laura Winton | Chair of Governors | 28/09/2020 | 28/09/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Alice Biggins | Governor | 16/01/2023 | 10/01/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Coralie Bordiak | Governor | 24/01/2022 | 31/12/2025 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mr Stephen Clawley | Governor | 01/10/2014 | 30/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Richard Dowling | Governor | 02/10/2018 | 30/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Ken Ferguson | Governor | 20/04/2022 | 30/04/2026 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Ms Sarah Gilkes | Governor | 16/01/2023 | 16/01/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Karen Pearce | Governor | 25/02/2019 | 01/10/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Masood Safique | Governor | 24/01/2022 | 24/01/2026 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Ms Jeanette Sinclair-Gunn | Governor | 24/01/2022 | 24/01/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Paul Thomas | Governor | 02/10/2018 | 30/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
Dovery Academy
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| Headteacher | Mrs Sarah Cavender |
|---|---|
| Address | Dovery Academy Heath Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3AG |
| Website | www.doveryacademy.org |
| Telephone | 01525377233 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy sponsor led (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 150 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 165 (74 / 91) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 2.80% |
| Ofsted Rating | |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ian Haynes | Chair of Local Governing Body | 17/11/2022 | 16/11/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Andrew Brown | Local Governor | 17/10/2022 | 16/10/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Rebecca Ellaway | Local Governor | 17/10/2022 | 16/10/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Caroline Emerton | Local Governor | 17/10/2022 | 16/10/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
Heathwood Lower School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Jackie Wright |
|---|---|
| Address | Heathwood Lower School Heath Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3AU |
| Website | http://www.heathwoodlower.com/ |
| Telephone | 01525377096 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 2 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 150 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 179 (91 / 88) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 8.20% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Paula Bangs | Chair of Governors | 01/09/2021 | 01/09/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Susanne Dove | Governor | 13/09/2023 | 13/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Eugenia Kidd | Governor | 30/10/2023 | 30/10/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Maxine Stanford | Governor | 30/10/2023 | 30/10/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Andrew Warner | Governor | 13/09/2023 | 01/09/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
Leedon Lower School
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| Headteacher | Mr Richard Benson |
|---|---|
| Address | Leedon Lower School Highfield Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3LZ |
| Website | http://www.leedonlowerschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01525374713 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 2 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 480 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 435 (239 / 196) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 14.9% |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nicola McIntyre | Chair of Governors | 17/10/2018 | 25/03/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Amy Herukka | Governor | 01/12/2022 | 01/12/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Heena Howe | Governor | 29/11/2023 | 29/11/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Toby Maloy | Governor | 01/12/2022 | 01/12/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Nick Neill | Governor | 18/10/2023 | 18/10/2024 | Elected by school staff |
| Ms Katie Pantling | Governor | 29/09/2022 | 29/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Joanna Shelley | Governor | 25/03/2021 | 25/03/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Michelle Stewart | Governor | 01/12/2022 | 01/12/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Nicky Thurgood | Governor | 29/11/2023 | 29/11/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
Linslade Lower School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Hazel Farlam |
|---|---|
| Address | Linslade Lower School Leopold Road Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2QU |
| Website | www.linsladelower.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01525372085 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 225 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 168 (104 / 64) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 4.70% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Matthew Foulis | Chair of Governors | 20/10/2023 | 19/10/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Chloe Collins | Governor | 16/11/2022 | 15/11/2026 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Headteacher Hazel Farlam | Governor | 01/09/2011 | 31/08/2025 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Mr Matthew Foulis | Governor | 04/05/2022 | 04/05/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Helen Glasper | Governor | 17/11/2017 | 16/11/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Steven Harrison | Governor | 01/06/2017 | 01/06/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Alison Holmes | Governor | 10/03/2021 | 09/03/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Father Bernard Minton | Governor | 15/11/2017 | 16/11/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Carl Pope | Governor | 04/05/2022 | 04/05/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Rachel Stamp | Governor | 27/09/2017 | 16/11/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
Oak Bank School
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| Headteacher | Mr Philip Collier |
|---|---|
| Address | Oak Bank School Sandy Lane Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3BE |
| Website | www.oakbank.beds.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01525374559 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy special converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Not applicable (Ages 9 - 19) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 127 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | Has Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 128 (113 / 15) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 62.4% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Rowland | Chair of Trustees | 23/03/2021 | 22/03/2025 | Appointed by academy members |
| Mrs Beverley Dass | Trustee | 09/01/2023 | 08/01/2027 | Appointed by academy members |
| Mr Richard Johnson | Trustee | 09/01/2023 | 08/01/2027 | Appointed by academy members |
| Mr Ian Summerfield | Trustee | 09/01/2023 | 08/01/2027 | Appointed by academy members |
| Mr Edward Syrett | Trustee | 06/07/2022 | 05/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
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| Headteacher | Mr David Heather |
|---|---|
| Address | Pulford CofE VA Lower School Pulford Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AB |
| Website | http://www.pulfordschool.org |
| Telephone | 01525372188 |
| Type of Establishment | Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 2 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of St Albans |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 255 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 261 (130 / 131) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 7.00% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Price | Chair of Governors | 01/10/2019 | 30/09/2027 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Mrs Mabel Akin-Esho | Governor | 10/12/2021 | 09/12/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Nikki Barnett | Governor | 07/09/2022 | 06/09/2026 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Ms Jennie Bradley | Governor | 15/07/2023 | 14/07/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Jennifer Gudgeon | Governor | 09/01/2023 | 08/01/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Samantha Haines | Governor | 15/01/2023 | 14/01/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Rosie Horsfield | Governor | 06/09/2022 | 05/09/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Geoffrey Ralph Huskisson | Governor | 29/09/2020 | 28/09/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Rebecca Jamieson Morley | Governor | 29/09/2020 | 28/09/2024 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Miss Alpha Parish | Governor | 29/11/2022 | 28/11/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Alan Perrott | Governor | 10/02/2022 | 09/02/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Emma Smith | Governor | 24/11/2022 | 23/11/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr William Webb | Governor | 20/10/2022 | 19/10/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
Southcott Lower School
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| Headteacher | Miss Sarah Laundy |
|---|---|
| Address | Southcott Lower School Bideford Green Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2UA |
| Website | http://www.southcottlowerschool.com |
| Telephone | 01525375753 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 2 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 300 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 305 (166 / 139) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 5.30% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Latham | Chair of Governors | 09/09/2022 | 28/11/2025 | Appointed by LA |
| Mrs Lauren Anderson | Governor | 16/06/2023 | 15/06/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Ms Victoria Baker | Governor | 19/01/2023 | 18/07/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Claire Blount | Governor | 08/10/2020 | 07/10/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Maggie Clifford | Governor | 14/07/2021 | 13/07/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Katy Drinkall | Governor | 04/10/2022 | 03/10/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Daniel Hing | Governor | 01/12/2023 | 30/11/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mr Daniel Kidd | Governor | 12/10/2023 | 11/10/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Gemma Russell | Governor | 04/10/2022 | 03/10/2026 | Elected by parents |
The Mary Bassett Lower School
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| Headteacher | Ms Hilary Wheeldon |
|---|---|
| Address | The Mary Bassett Lower School Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1AR |
| Website | www.marybassett.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01525373017 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 2 - 9) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 420 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 363 (211 / 152) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 19.7% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Robert Merry | Chair of Governors | 03/03/2021 | 02/03/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Victoria Ann Bather | Governor | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Sophie Benjamin | Governor | 20/04/2022 | 19/04/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Elizabeth (Lily) Claire York Crank | Governor | 20/01/2022 | 19/01/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Terry Pettitt | Governor | 03/03/2021 | 02/03/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Jo Radford Cutler | Governor | 20/04/2022 | 19/04/2026 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Janet Linda Woolsey | Governor | 07/12/2022 | 06/12/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
Vandyke Upper School
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| Headteacher | Mr Tim Carroll |
|---|---|
| Address | Vandyke Upper School Vandyke Road Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3DY |
| Website | http://www.vandyke.beds.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01525636700 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Secondary (Ages 13 - 18) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | None / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Non-selective |
| School Capacity | 1440 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 1503 (719 / 784) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 13.1% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Packer | Chair of Trustees | 17/07/2023 | 20/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Annabel Ashwell | Trustee | 28/09/2017 | 17/10/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Philippa Evelyn Bazalgette | Trustee | 16/10/2023 | 15/10/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mr Timothy Carroll | Trustee | 20/06/2011 | 11/10/2030 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
| Dr Rebecca Garcia | Trustee | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr David Charles Groves | Trustee | 19/11/2019 | 18/11/2027 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mrs Nia Haines | Trustee | 18/10/2021 | 17/10/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Susan Howley | Trustee | 21/07/2014 | 20/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Sonia Erica Charlotte Lee | Trustee | 01/01/2022 | 31/12/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr David Peter Murphy | Trustee | 16/10/2023 | 15/10/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Kathleen Olsen | Trustee | 18/10/2021 | 17/10/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Alison Packer | Trustee | 09/02/2015 | 08/02/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr David Packer | Trustee | 20/06/2011 | 20/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Samantha Jayne Peplow | Trustee | 21/09/2019 | 20/09/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Ruth Samet | Trustee | 21/10/2017 | 20/10/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Helen Shapter Wheeler | Trustee | 18/10/2021 | 17/10/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Brendan Gordon Thomas | Trustee | 17/10/2022 | 16/10/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Correy Voo | Trustee | 18/12/2023 | 17/12/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Andrew Warner | Trustee | 01/09/2023 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Rachel Katherine White | Trustee | 27/09/2023 | 15/10/2027 | Elected by parents |