The Mary Bassett Lower School Catchment Area
The Mary Bassett Lower School is a community primary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–9, with 383 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–9
Age range
383
Pupils
420
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Mary Bassett Lower School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Mary Bassett 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.
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 →The Mary Bassett Lower School — School Information
- Full address
- Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AR
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–9 years
- Free school meals
- 16.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109508
Other Primary Schools in Leighton Buzzard
If The Mary Bassett Lower School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leighton Buzzard are the next closest alternatives.
Beaudesert Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 3DX
Stanbridge Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 9HY
Leedon Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 3LZ
Heathwood Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 3AU
Linslade Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 2QU
Clipstone Brook Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · LU7 3PG
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Mary Bassett Lower School
Is The Mary Bassett Lower School oversubscribed? ▾
The Mary Bassett Lower School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Mary Bassett Lower School? ▾
Admission to The Mary Bassett 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 The Mary Bassett Lower School cover? ▾
The Mary Bassett 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 The Mary Bassett Lower School? ▾
The Mary Bassett Lower School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.