Question 1

What schools serve Leighton Buzzard?

Accepted Answer

There are 23 schools in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire — including Beaudesert Lower School, Stanbridge Lower School, The Mary Bassett Lower School, Leedon Lower School, Heathwood Lower School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Leighton Buzzard?

Accepted Answer

Leighton Buzzard has 16 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. There are also 5 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Leighton Buzzard?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Leighton Buzzard, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Leighton Buzzard schools are set by Central Bedfordshire and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Central Bedfordshire admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Leighton Buzzard?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Leighton Buzzard are set by Central Bedfordshire as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Leighton Buzzard

Primary Schools in Leighton Buzzard (16)

Beaudesert Lower School

Stanbridge Lower School

The Mary Bassett Lower School

Leedon Lower School

Heathwood Lower School

Linslade Lower School

Clipstone Brook Lower School

Southcott Lower School

Greenleas School

Pulford CofE VA Lower School

St Michael's Church of England Combined School

Brookmead School

The Rushmere Park Academy

Dovery Academy

Hockliffe Lower School

St Leonards CE Academy

Secondary Schools in Leighton Buzzard (2)

Vandyke Upper School

Cedars Upper School

Other Schools in Leighton Buzzard (5)

Leighton Middle School

Benjamin College

Linslade School

Brooklands Middle School

Oak Bank School