Oak Bank School
Academy special converter · Ages 9–19 · Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
Oak Bank School is a special school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire for ages 9–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 23 October 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BE
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 9–19
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 123 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 63.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 3.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 23 October 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils are made to feel welcome from the outset.”
- “They are cared for by staff who are deeply committed to every pupil being safe, valued and successful.”
- “This school gives them a lifeline back into learning.”
To improve
- “However, at times, some of the work set is not ambitious enough to meet what these pupils are now capable of attempting.”
- “This limits how highly some pupils achieve.”
- “Leaders are very aware, however, that there are several pupils whose attendance is low.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 28 November 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 5.8 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Central Bedfordshire.
- Gilbert Inglefield Academy 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Leighton Middle School 1.4 mi School remains Good
- Brooklands Middle School 1.5 mi Good
- Linslade School 2.0 mi School remains Good
- Parkfields Middle School 5.4 mi Good
- Weatherfield Academy 6.0 mi Not judged
- The Academy of Central Bedfordshire 6.7 mi Standards maintained
- The Chiltern School 6.9 mi School remains Good