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The Rushmere Park Academy

Academy converter · Leighton Buzzard · LU7 1EW

Ages 2–9 · 207 pupils · Central Bedfordshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

6.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.0%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
5.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.0%
Enrolments in measure
125

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

207 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
207
Boys / girls
110 / 97
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
207 / 150 (138%)
Free school meals
23.3%
FSM pupils
40
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Academy trust
ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Sponsor
Advantage Schools Trust
Headteacher
Miss Viv Capron

Location

Address
East Street
Postcode
LU7 1EW
Town
Leighton Buzzard
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
10 on roll / 10 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–9, in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, 207 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 23.3%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Leighton Buzzard
24
Primary schools in Leighton Buzzard
16
Academies among open schools in Leighton Buzzard
42% (10)
Open schools in LU7
27
Primary in LU7
18
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135
Primary in Central Bedfordshire LA
95

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Leighton BuzzardNear LU7

  • Clipstone Brook Lower School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Leighton Buzzard · LU7 3PG · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence6.1%

    0.5 miles away

  • The Mary Bassett Lower School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Leighton Buzzard · LU7 1AR · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence6.1%

    0.5 miles away

  • Pulford CofE VA Lower School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Leighton Buzzard · LU7 1AB · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence3.6%

    0.7 miles away

  • Dovery Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Leighton Buzzard · LU7 3AG · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence4.3%

    0.7 miles away

  • Leedon Lower School

    Ofsted: Urgent improvement

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    Leighton Buzzard · LU7 3LZ · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence7.1%

    0.8 miles away

  • Beaudesert Lower School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Leighton Buzzard · LU7 3DX · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 4–9

    • Absence5.8%

    0.8 miles away

  • Heathwood Lower School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Leighton Buzzard · LU7 3AU · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence5.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Linslade Lower School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Leighton Buzzard · LU7 2QU · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence3.2%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Viv Capron
Telephone
01525372096
Website
https://www.therushmereparkacademy.co.uk/

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