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St Leonards CE Academy

Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AX

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Good

Mar 2024

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St Leonards CE Academy, Leighton Buzzard

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Heathwood Lower School

1.29 km away · Community school

Good

Dovery Academy

1.54 km away · Academy sponsor led

Outstanding

The Rushmere Park Academy

2.66 km away · Academy converter

Good

High Ash Church of England Primary School

2.67 km away · Voluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

Beaudesert Lower School

3.03 km away · Community school

Good

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About St Leonards CE Academy

St Leonards CE Academy is a primary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Thrift Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AX | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Leonards CE Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2024 — Good
Mar 2024 — Good (predecessor: St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School)
Nov 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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St Leonards CE Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

Where is St Leonards CE Academy located?

St Leonards CE Academy is a primary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire (LU7 0AX).

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