The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 600
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Vallance (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPulford CofE VA Lower School
Primary · Very close
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Primary · Very close
Benjamin College
Independent · 569m away
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Primary · 1.0km away
Linslade Lower School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Rushmere Park Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Linslade School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.1km away
Cedars Upper School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leighton Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Leighton Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leighton Middle School?
Leighton Middle School currently has 600 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leighton Middle School take?
Leighton Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Leighton Middle School?
Leighton Middle School is in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EX, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leighton Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Leighton Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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