Open State Primary Mixed

Southcott Lower School

Bideford Green, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UA
296 Pupils
300 Capacity
2–9 Age Range
3.20% FSM %
166 Boys
130 Girls
About Southcott Lower School

Located in Leighton Buzzard (LU7 2UA), Southcott Lower School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–9 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Central Bedfordshire.

It has 296 pupils on roll. School capacity: 300. Current headteacher: Sarah Laundy.

Data for Southcott Lower School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

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 West
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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077764
URN 109523
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Jo Latham Chair of Governors 09/09/2022 08/09/2026 Appointed by LA
Penny Parkin Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/09/2014 — N/A
Mrs Lauren Anderson Governor 16/06/2023 15/06/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Blount Governor 08/10/2024 07/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Maggie Clifford Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Katy Drinkall Governor 04/10/2022 03/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Victoria Felton Governor 16/01/2025 15/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Hing Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Sarah Laundy Governor 01/07/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Joe Patel Governor 16/01/2025 15/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Russell Governor 04/10/2022 03/10/2026 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Southcott Lower School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire.
Southcott Lower School has 296 pupils, with a capacity of 300.
Southcott Lower School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9.
The Headteacher at Southcott Lower School is Miss Sarah Laundy.
Southcott Lower School is at Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UA, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Southcott Lower School: Does not have a sixth form.
Southcott Lower School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Sarah Laundy
Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UA
Location
Quick Summary
URN 109523
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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