The Mary Bassett Lower School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Leighton Buzzard, East of England LU7 1AR · Central Bedfordshire
#856 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#7059 of 15,697 nationally
About The Mary Bassett Lower School
The Mary Bassett 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 378 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 54.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 856th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (54th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 378; capacity filled 90%.
There are 20 schools in Leighton Buzzard; The Mary Bassett Lower School ranks 16th 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%)18.9%
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 The Mary Bassett Lower School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 378
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 90%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near The Mary Bassett Lower School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Leighton Middle School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
597 students · 253 m away
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
259 students · 446 m away
The Rushmere Park Academy
Leighton Buzzard · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
207 students · 848 m away
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
306 students · 987 m away
Linslade Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
181 students · 1.0 km away
Brooklands Middle School
Leighton Buzzard · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
598 students · 1.3 km away
Linslade School
Leighton Buzzard · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
721 students · 1.3 km away
Southcott Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
312 students · 1.3 km away
Cedars Upper School
Leighton Buzzard · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,135 students · 1.4 km away
Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Leighton Buzzard · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
· 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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378 students
Arbury Primary School
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380 students
Bushmead Primary School
St Neots · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
380 students
Redbourn Primary School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
North Denes Primary School and Nursery
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
381 students
Burwell Village College (Primary)
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
374 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Mary Bassett Lower School a good school?
The Mary Bassett Lower School has a Success Index (England) of 54.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #856 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 The Mary Bassett Lower School rank in East of England?
The Mary Bassett Lower School ranks #856 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #7059 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Mary Bassett Lower School?
The Mary Bassett Lower School had 378 students in 2025.
Is The Mary Bassett Lower School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Mary Bassett Lower School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Mary Bassett Lower School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Mary Bassett Lower School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.