Flitwick Lower School
Details
| Age Range | 2-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Temple Way, MK45 1LU |
| School Website | www.flitwicklower.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1525755444 |
| URN | 109452 |
School Census
| Total | 305 |
| Girls/Boys | 144/161 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.2%/52.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 21 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/01/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/01/2013 | Good |
| 27/01/2011 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/01/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 104 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 92 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 53 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 102 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Templefield Lower School
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Malham Close, , MK45 1AJ
Woodland Middle School Academy
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Malham Close, , MK45 1NP
Kingsmoor Lower School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kingsmoor Close, , MK45 1EY