Best 3 Middle deemed secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of middle deemed secondary schools: Brooklands Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Leighton Buzzard; Linslade School (Middle deemed secondary) in Leighton Buzzard; Leighton Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Leighton Buzzard — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Brooklands Middle School, Linslade School and Leighton Middle School. They are middle deemed secondary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Brooklands Middle School), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Brooklands Middle School (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 600, combined total ≈ 1,850, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; all within the Chiltern Learning Trust trust.

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Attribute	Brooklands Middle School LU7 3PF	Linslade School LU7 2PA	Leighton Middle School LU7 1EX
Phase / Type	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Community school
Location	Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3PF	Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2PA	Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 1EX
Latest Ofsted	2 21 Sep 2023	2 7 Sep 2016	2 22 Jan 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	600	660	600
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Central Bedfordshire (823)	Chiltern Learning Trust	Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website	www.brooklandsschool.co.uk	www.linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk	www.leightonmiddle.org.uk
Telephone	01525372018	01525372640	01525374907
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Brooklands Middle School

LU7 3PF

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3PF
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website: www.brooklandsschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01525372018

Linslade School

LU7 2PA

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 2PA
Ofsted: 2 7 Sep 2016
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Chiltern Learning Trust
Website: www.linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk
Telephone: 01525372640

Leighton Middle School

LU7 1EX

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Community school
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1EX
Ofsted: 2 22 Jan 2014
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website: www.leightonmiddle.org.uk
Telephone: 01525374907

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.