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Beaudesert Lower School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Beaudesert Lower School is a community primary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–9, with 283 pupils, and a capacity of 290 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–9

Age range

283

Pupils

290

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Beaudesert Lower School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Beaudesert Lower School is set by Central Bedfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →

Beaudesert Lower School — School Information

Full address
Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DX
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–9 years
Free school meals
13.1% of pupils
DfE URN
109466

Other Primary Schools in Leighton Buzzard

If Beaudesert Lower School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leighton Buzzard are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Beaudesert Lower School

Is Beaudesert Lower School oversubscribed?

Beaudesert Lower School is operating close to its capacity of 290 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Beaudesert Lower School?

Admission to Beaudesert Lower School is managed by Central Bedfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Beaudesert Lower School cover?

Beaudesert Lower School is a primary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 4–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Beaudesert Lower School?

Beaudesert Lower School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.