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Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.0 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
264
Capacity
255
Ages
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, reflected in an impressive 99% parent satisfaction rate. Although the LocaleIQ score suggests there is room for improvement compared to other schools, the positive feedback from parents indicates a supportive community. Overall, it appears to be a solid choice for families seeking a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 9.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (68 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
Behaviour is good
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
School has high expectations
91%
School keeps me informed
88%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.9%
Black African5.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Asian Indian3.4%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Other1.5%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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51.91400, -0.66368 · LU7 1AB
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109619
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.pulfordschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Pulford CofE VA Lower School rated by Ofsted?
Pulford CofE VA Lower School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Pulford CofE VA Lower School a good school?
Pulford CofE VA Lower School scores 49.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Pulford CofE VA Lower School?
Based on 68 Ofsted Parent View responses, Pulford CofE VA Lower School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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