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The Mary Bassett Lower School Catchment Area

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

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.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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 →

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.

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.