Southcott Lower School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Southcott Lower School
Address: Bideford Green, Linslade
Town/City: Leighton Buzzard
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: LU7 2UA
Telephone Number: 01525 375753
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-9)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Shagoofa karim-Samad
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 312 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.8%

Location and administration

URN: 109523
DfE Number: 823/2203
UKPRN: 10077764
UPRN: 100081197909
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard (E14001206)
Electoral Ward: Leighton-Linslade West (E05014416)

Easting & Northing: 490626E, 225482N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 55' 16.07" N 0° 41' 0.59" W
Plus Code: 9C3XW8C8+FJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Linslade Lower School (0.4km)
  2. Greenleas School (0.6km)
  3. The Mary Bassett Lower School (1.3km)
  4. Leighton Middle School (1.4km)
  5. Linslade School (1.4km)
  6. Pulford CofE VA Lower School (1.6km)
  7. Cedars Upper School (1.6km)
  8. Benjamin College (1.8km)
  9. The Rushmere Park Academy (2.0km)
  10. Dovery Academy (2.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs Lauren Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 June 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Blount - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2028.
  • Maggie Clifford - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2029.
  • Katy Drinkall - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 October 2026.
  • Victoria Felton - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Hing - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Mrs Shagoofa Karim - Samad - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Jo Latham - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 September 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 8 September 2026.
  • Miss Sarah Laundy - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 10 April 2026.
  • Penny Parkin - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2014.
  • Joe Patel - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2029.
  • Mrs Gemma Russell - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 October 2026.