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Pulford CofE VA Lower School

Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1ABPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Pulford CofE VA Lower School

Parents at Pulford CofE VA Lower School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, 99% of the 68 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That near-unanimous satisfaction is backed up by strong individual scores: 99% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and every single respondent felt their child is safe. The school is also clearly popular in the local area. For its 2025/26 Reception intake, Pulford received 104 applications for just 44 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.36. Of those, 58 families put it as their first preference, and all 44 first-preference offers were taken up. That level of demand suggests a school that local families trust and actively want to get into.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB
HeadteacherDavid Heather
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils264
Free School Meals (FSM)4.3%
School Capacity264 / 255 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 68 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryFootballNetballDanceCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: pulfordschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Pulford CofE VA Lower School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.