Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

St Leonards CE Academy

Thrift Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AX
Part of: DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Leonards CE Academy
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AX
— Pupils
125 Capacity
5–9 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About St Leonards CE Academy

St Leonards CE Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 5–9 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 125. Current headteacher: Sarah Bowley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
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 Heath & Reach
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2025
UKPRN 10097823
URN 151804
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Samuel Davies Chair of Local Governing Body 25/11/2022 24/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Phoebe Bailey Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Dr Torgyn Erland Local Governor 15/11/2023 14/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Clare Hepworth Local Governor 23/02/2026 22/02/2030 Elected by school staff
Mrs Steph King Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Reverend Canon Nicola Lenthall Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Moroney Local Governor 15/11/2023 14/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Margaret Smithers Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Wiles Local Governor 19/03/2024 18/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Oak Bank School
1.13 km • Leighton Buzzard
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Heathwood Lower School
1.29 km • Leighton Buzzard
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Dovery Academy
1.54 km • Leighton Buzzard
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Vandyke Upper School
2.36 km • Leighton Buzzard
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The Rushmere Park Academy
2.66 km • Leighton Buzzard
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High Ash Church of England Primary School
2.67 km •
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Leonards CE Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire.
St Leonards CE Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 9.
Yes, St Leonards CE Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Leonards CE Academy is Mrs Sarah Bowley.
St Leonards CE Academy is at Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AX, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at St Leonards CE Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
St Leonards CE Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Bowley
Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AX
01525237253
www.stleonards.beds.sch.uk
Location
LU7 0AX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151804
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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