- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
42 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 299
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.0
Schools in LU7
A postcode district in Central Bedfordshire
- Postcode district
- 48 schools and nurseries
In short: LU7 is a postcode district in Central Bedfordshire with 23 primary schools, 9 secondary schools and 21 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4823 primary · 9 secondary · 21 nurseries
Top-rated
All LU7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LU7
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in LU7
23 in LU7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 597
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results below the England average.
26 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 195
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
Top Secondary Schools in LU7
9 in LU7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 597
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 721
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
217 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 1,190
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Nurseries in LU7
21 in LU7, highest Ofsted grade first
Buttons@St Michaels
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0HA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Aristotots Nursery School (LB)
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1FD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3FE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LU7
5 in LU7, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
217 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 1,190
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
188 first choices, 236 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 1,135
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
395 first choices, 343 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,517
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
Special Schools in LU7
2 in LU7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Oak Bank School
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BE · Academy · All-through · Ages 9 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 26.9%
- Pupils
- 123
- Pupils per teacher
- 3.4
Benjamin College
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1FD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 12 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 11
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in LU7
1 in LU7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Benjamin College
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1FD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 12 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 11
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LU7, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good28
- Not graded yet18
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in LU7 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every LU7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LU7 has 48 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in LU7
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about LU7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LU7?
LU7 has 48 schools, including 23 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 21 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LU7?
The highest-ranked schools in LU7 on Eduscope are Brookmead School, Leighton Middle School, Cheddington Combined School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in LU7?
There is 1 independent school in LU7, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in LU7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 48 schools in LU7 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.