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Oak Bank School

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Oak Bank School

Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BE

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Pupils
126
Ages
9-19
FSM
67.6%
Attainment 8
5.8
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard2024/25

Reading
14.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
5.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.33
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Oak Bank School

Oak Bank School is a secondary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.8. The school has around 126 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BE | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Oak Bank School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024Standards maintained
  2. Mar 2019Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Oak Bank School

What is Oak Bank School's Ofsted rating?
Oak Bank School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Oak Bank School's latest exam results?
Oak Bank School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Oak Bank School located?
Oak Bank School is a secondary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire (LU7 3BE).
How many pupils attend Oak Bank School?
Oak Bank School has around 126 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Oak Bank School with other schools?
View Oak Bank School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Central Bedfordshire.