Pulford CofE VA Lower School
104%
Capacity
264
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Pulford CofE VA Lower School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 9. The school has 264 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 255 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Pulford CofE VA Lower School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Heather, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.
Pulford CofE VA Lower School is a popular choice with families — it received 104 applications for 44 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.
Pulford CofE VA Lower School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 99% recommending the school (68 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Pulford CofE VA Lower School include Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Netball, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, Pulford CofE VA Lower School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB |
| Headteacher | David Heather |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 264 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.3% |
| School Capacity | 264 / 255 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
68 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
104
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard
Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB
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