Leighton Middle School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 9-13 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Square Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1EX |
| Phone | 01525374907 |
| Reference Number | 109689 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 595 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.07%
Girls: 51.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 73 | 77 | 150 |
| 6 | 74 | 75 | 149 |
| 7 | 66 | 81 | 147 |
| 8 | 73 | 76 | 149 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.7% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-07-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-30 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-06-08 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-06-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-07-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-01-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB |
0.13 miles |
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The Mary Bassett Lower School
Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR |
0.16 miles |
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Clipstone Brook Lower School
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG |
0.63 miles |
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Linslade Lower School
Leopold Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2QU |
0.63 miles |
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The Rushmere Park Academy
East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW |
0.65 miles |
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Linslade School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PA |
0.66 miles |
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Brooklands Middle School
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF |
0.8 miles |
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Southcott Lower School
Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA |
0.85 miles |
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Leedon Lower School
Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ |
0.93 miles |
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Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FU |
1.05 miles |
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Dovery Academy
Heath Road, Dovery Academy, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AG |
1.19 miles |
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Greenleas School
Derwent Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AB |
1.2 miles |
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Beaudesert Lower School
Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DX |
1.29 miles |
|
Heathwood Lower School
Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AU |
1.37 miles |
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St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School
Thrift Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0AX |
2.13 miles |
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Overstone Combined School
Church Street, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0NY |
2.79 miles |
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Stanbridge Lower School
Tilsworth Road, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9HY |
3.02 miles |
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High Ash Church of England Primary School
Pound Hill, Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9AS |
3.53 miles |
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Hockliffe Lower School
Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9LL |
3.57 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Combined School
Chapel Square, Stewkley, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0HA |
4.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cedars Upper School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE |
0.71 miles |
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Vandyke Upper School
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY |
1.17 miles |
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Oak Bank School
Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BE |
1.44 miles |
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The Cottesloe School
Church Street, Wing, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY |
2.9 miles |
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Macintyre School
Leighton Road, Wingrave, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4PA |
4.72 miles |