The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 661
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mark Gibbs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCedars Upper School
Secondary · Very close
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Primary · 1.0km away
Leighton Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.1km away
Linslade Lower School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Primary · 1.3km away
Southcott Lower School
Primary · 1.4km away
Benjamin College
Independent · 1.6km away
Greenleas School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Linslade School's Ofsted rating?
Linslade School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Linslade School?
Linslade School currently has 661 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Linslade School take?
Linslade School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Linslade School?
Linslade School is in Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2PA, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Linslade School have a sixth form?
No, Linslade School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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