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Leighton Middle School
Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX, Central Bedfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
600
Capacity
600
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 78% of pupils achieve expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. However, only 5% of students reach higher standards, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners. Overall, it offers a solid educational environment for children aged 9-13.
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Last inspected: 4 December 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.3%
White Other5.7%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Indian1.8%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.91571, -0.66515 · LU7 1EX
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109689
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.leightonmiddle.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Leighton Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Leighton Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 December 2013.
Is Leighton Middle School a good school?
Leighton Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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