Schools in Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Buzzard has 23 schools: 20 primary and 3 secondary or all-through. 83% of the 23 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Cedars Upper School has the highest Attainment 8 score (50.1 in 2026). Among primary schools, Brookmead School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (83% in 2025).
- 24 schools
- 3 secondary
- 20 primary
Secondary Schools in Leighton Buzzard
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedars Upper School | Good | 50.1 (2026) | -0.11 (2024) | 1,135 |
| 2 | Vandyke Upper School | Good | 47.6 (2026) | +0.01 (2024) | 1,517 |
| 3 | Oak Bank School | Outstanding | 11.8 (2026) | -1.47 (2024) | 123 |
Primary Schools in Leighton Buzzard
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookmead School | Good | 83% (2025) | 299 |
| 2 | Leighton Middle School | Good | 78% (2025) | 597 |
| 3 | Linslade School | Good | 70% (2025) | 721 |
| 4 | Brooklands Middle School | Good | 48% (2025) | 598 |
| 5 | St Michael's Church of England Combined School | Good | 33% (2025) | 203 |
| 6 | Beaudesert Lower School | Good | – | 278 |
| 7 | Clipstone Brook Lower School | Good | – | 306 |
| 8 | Dovery Academy | Outstanding | – | 191 |
| 9 | Gilbert Inglefield Academy | Urgent improvement | – | – |
| 10 | Greenleas School | Good | – | 664 |
| 11 | Heathwood Lower School | Good | – | 195 |
| 12 | Hockliffe Lower School | Good | – | 67 |
| 13 | Leedon Lower School | Urgent improvement | – | 368 |
| 14 | Linslade Lower School | Expected standard | – | 181 |
| 15 | Pulford CofE VA Lower School | Good | – | 259 |
| 16 | Southcott Lower School | Good | – | 312 |
| 17 | St Leonards CE Academy | Good | – | 117 |
| 18 | Stanbridge Lower School | Good | – | 120 |
| 19 | The Mary Bassett Lower School | Good | – | 378 |
| 20 | The Rushmere Park Academy | Expected standard | – | 207 |