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The Mary Bassett Lower School
Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.3 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
383
Capacity
420
Ages
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid standard of education for children aged 2-9. While it performs better than 25% of schools according to its LocaleIQ score, specific academic performance metrics are limited, making it difficult to assess strengths in areas such as maths or literacy. Overall, it may be a suitable option for parents seeking a supportive learning environment for their young children.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.2%
White Other11.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Indian2.3%
Asian Other2.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.91797, -0.66467 · LU7 1AR
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109508
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.marybassett.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Mary Bassett Lower School rated by Ofsted?
The Mary Bassett Lower School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2024.
Is The Mary Bassett Lower School a good school?
The Mary Bassett Lower School scores 25.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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