Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Pulford CofE VA Lower School is a primary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 2–9, in Leighton Buzzard, LU7, in the Central Bedfordshire council area. It has 259 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023): Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 7 November 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
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Term dates
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School money
Financial status from its latest DfE return: Tight. Reserves, spending and the trend over recent years, compared with similar schools: Pulford CofE VA Lower School finances.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 259 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 3.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 22.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 9.09% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.92% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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