Southcott Lower School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Leighton Buzzard, East of England LU7 2UA · Central Bedfordshire
#93 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#725 of 15,697 nationally
About Southcott Lower School
Southcott Lower School is a local authority primary located in Leighton Buzzard, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 312 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 90.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 93rd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (91th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 312; capacity filled 104%.
There are 20 schools in Leighton Buzzard; Southcott Lower School ranks 7th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)6.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Southcott Lower School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 312
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 104%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Southcott Lower School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Linslade Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
181 students · 384 m away
Greenleas School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
664 students · 631 m away
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
378 students · 1.3 km away
Leighton Middle School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
597 students · 1.4 km away
Linslade School
Leighton Buzzard · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
721 students · 1.4 km away
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
259 students · 1.5 km away
Cedars Upper School
Leighton Buzzard · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,135 students · 1.6 km away
The Rushmere Park Academy
Leighton Buzzard · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
207 students · 2.0 km away
Dovery Academy
Leighton Buzzard · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
191 students · 2.1 km away
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
306 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
William Austin Infant School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
313 students
Swavesey Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
311 students
Millfield First and Nursery School
Buntingford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
311 students
Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Framlingham, Woodbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
Grange Primary School
Wickford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
311 students
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
314 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southcott Lower School a good school?
Southcott Lower School has a Success Index (England) of 90.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #93 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Southcott Lower School rank in East of England?
Southcott Lower School ranks #93 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #725 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southcott Lower School?
Southcott Lower School had 312 students in 2025.
Is Southcott Lower School a primary school or a secondary school?
Southcott Lower School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Southcott Lower School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southcott Lower School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.