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Woburn Lower School

Central Bedfordshire, MK17 9QLPrimaryAges 4–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Woburn Lower School

Woburn Lower School is a small state primary in Central Bedfordshire, with just 58 pupils on roll against a capacity of 60, making it effectively full. Its intake reflects a relatively low level of disadvantage: 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which sits below the national average for primary schools and suggests a largely middle-income catchment. Demand for places is notably high. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school offered 12 places and received 39 total applications, an oversubscription ratio of 3.25. Of those, 12 families put it as their first preference, and 11 first-preference offers were made, meaning almost every family who wanted a place got one at first choice, but competition from outside that group was fierce. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and takes children from age 4 up to 9, after which they would move on to a middle school. Headteacher Paula Black leads a team that clearly commands strong local confidence.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBedford Street, Woburn, Central Bedfordshire, MK17 9QL
HeadteacherPaula Black
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils58
Free School Meals (FSM)10.3%
School Capacity58 / 60 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryMusic RoomsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomGymnasiumForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballRoundersCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningFilm ClubDramaArt ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: woburn-lower-school.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Woburn 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.