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Southcott Lower School Catchment Area

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

Southcott Lower School is a community primary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–9, with 296 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–9

Age range

296

Pupils

300

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Southcott Lower School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Southcott 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: 99% 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 →

Southcott Lower School — School Information

Full address
Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UA
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–9 years
Free school meals
3.2% of pupils
DfE URN
109523

Other Primary Schools in Leighton Buzzard

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Southcott Lower School

Is Southcott Lower School oversubscribed?

Southcott Lower School is operating close to its capacity of 300 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Southcott Lower School?

Admission to Southcott 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 Southcott Lower School cover?

Southcott Lower School is a primary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 2–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Southcott Lower School?

Southcott Lower School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.