The Rushmere Park Academy
136%
Capacity
204
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About The Rushmere Park Academy
The Rushmere Park Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 9. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (136% of 150 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Rushmere Park Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tanya Knight, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.
The Rushmere Park Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 29 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Rushmere Park Academy include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, The Rushmere Park Academy 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW |
| Headteacher | Tanya Knight |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.4% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 150 (136% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
East Street, Leighton Buzzard
Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW
East Street, Leighton Buzzard
Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW
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