Leighton Middle School

Middle
Local authority maintained
Ages 9 to 13

Ofsted: Good

Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Leighton Middle School is a middle school in Leighton Buzzard for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. It ranks 2nd of 5 primary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 December 2013, report published 22 January 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

147 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths78%

78%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

597 pupils on roll, with places for 600

Eligible for free school meals11.4%

11.4%, 15.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.7%

12.7%, 8.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.2%

10.2%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.5%

4.5%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Leighton Middle School

School	Distance	Ofsted
Pulford CofE VA Lower School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Mary Bassett Lower School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good
Clipstone Brook Lower School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good
Linslade Lower School	0.6 miles	Report card: Expected standard
The Rushmere Park Academy	0.6 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 9 to 13
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Vallance
Phone: 01525374907
Website: leightonmiddle.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EX
Local authority: Central Bedfordshire
URN: 109689

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.