Heathwood Lower School — Primary School in Leighton Buzzard

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Heathwood Lower School

Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AU

200 Pupils

150 Capacity

2–9 Age Range

6.00% FSM %

102 Boys

98 Girls

About Heathwood Lower School

Heathwood Lower School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Leighton Buzzard and the surrounding area in Central Bedfordshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–9 is part of the East of England region.

It has 200 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Jackie Wright.

Information on Heathwood Lower School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Central Bedfordshire
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
Ward	Leighton-Linslade North
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10077768
URN	109513
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Paula Bangs	Chair of Governors	01/09/2024	01/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Whitaker	Chair of Governors	02/09/2025	02/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Paula Bangs	Governor	01/09/2025	02/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Carroll	Governor	18/07/2025	18/07/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Susanne Dove	Governor	13/09/2023	13/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shamina Rushton-Cato	Governor	13/11/2024	13/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board