Beaudesert Lower School
Details
| Age Range | 4-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Appenine Way, LU7 3DX |
| School Website | www.beaudesert.school |
| Telephone | 1525373019 |
| URN | 109466 |
School Census
| Total | 282 |
| Girls/Boys | 137/145 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.6%/51.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 33 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/01/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/01/2015 | Good |
| 31/01/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 31/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 17 November 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 19 September 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 15 January 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 April 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 31 January 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 24 January 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 06 December 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 21 June 2005 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 124 |
| As First Preference | 66 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 102 |
| As First Preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 107 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 111 |
| As First Preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 92 |
| As First Preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 91 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 54 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 33 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 41 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 49 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 69% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 13% |
| no | 88% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
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