The Rushmere Park Academy vs The Mary Bassett Lower School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Rushmere Park Academy
Leighton Buzzard
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Leighton Buzzard
Overview
Phase
Primary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Community school
Age Range
2–9
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
207
378
Capacity
150
420
Occupancy
138%
90%
FSM %
23.3%
18.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Good
Last Inspected
Apr 2026
May 2024