Schools in Leighton Buzzard, East of England (2025)
20 schools · 8,211 students · 11 local authority, 9 academy · median Pupils on roll 306.
Leighton Buzzard, in East of England, has 20 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 8,211 students. By level there are 14 primary, 6 secondary; by sector 11 local authority, 9 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Leighton Buzzard's schools is 306, above the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
19 of the 20 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Linslade Lower School (96.7, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Pulford CofE VA Lower School (96.3, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and Hockliffe Lower School (95.9, top 5% of primary schools nationally). 8 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Vandyke Upper School (1,517 students), Cedars Upper School (1,135 students), Linslade School (721 students).
Ranked schools in Leighton Buzzard
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 197Linslade Lower SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Local authority Primary– · 181 students
- 296Pulford CofE VA Lower SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Local authority Primary– · 259 students
- 396Hockliffe Lower SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Academy Primary– · 67 students
- 494Stanbridge Lower SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Local authority Primary– · 120 students
- 594Dovery AcademyLeighton Buzzard · Academy Primary– · 191 students
- 694Heathwood Lower SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Local authority Primary– · 195 students
- 791Southcott Lower SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Local authority Primary– · 312 students
- 888St Leonards CE AcademyLeighton Buzzard · Academy Primary– · 117 students
- 984Beaudesert Lower SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Local authority Primary– · 278 students
- 1083Greenleas SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Local authority Primary– · 664 students
- 1175Clipstone Brook Lower SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Local authority Primary– · 306 students
- 1273Leighton Middle SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Local authority Secondary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 597 students
- 1370Linslade SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Academy Secondary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 721 students
- 1469Cedars Upper SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Academy Secondary48.5 Attainment 8 · 1,135 students
- 1567Vandyke Upper SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Academy Secondary48.2 Attainment 8 · 1,517 students
- 1654The Mary Bassett Lower SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Local authority Primary– · 378 students
- 1744The Rushmere Park AcademyLeighton Buzzard · Academy Primary– · 207 students
- 1844Leedon Lower SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Local authority Primary– · 368 students
- 1936Brooklands Middle SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Academy Secondary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 598 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linslade Lower School Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 96.7 Top 5% | – | 181 |
| 2 | Pulford CofE VA Lower School Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Local authority | 96.3 Top 5% | – | 259 |
| 3 | Hockliffe Lower School Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | – | 67 |
| 4 | Stanbridge Lower School Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 94.0 Top 5% | – | 120 |
| 5 | Dovery Academy Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Academy | 93.7 Top 5% | – | 191 |
| 6 | Heathwood Lower School Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Local authority | 93.5 Top 5% | – | 195 |
| 7 | Southcott Lower School Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Local authority | 90.7 Top 5% | – | 312 |
| 8 | St Leonards CE Academy Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 88.3 Top 10% | – | 117 |
| 9 | Beaudesert Lower School Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Local authority | 84.3 Top 25% | – | 278 |
| 10 | Greenleas School Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Local authority | 83.1 Top 25% | – | 664 |
| 11 | Clipstone Brook Lower School Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 75.3 Top 25% | – | 306 |
| 12 | Leighton Middle School Leighton Buzzard · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Local authority | 73.2 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 597 |
| 13 | Linslade School Leighton Buzzard · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 69.6 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 721 |
| 14 | Cedars Upper School Leighton Buzzard · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 68.7 Top 50% | 48.5 Attainment 8 | 1,135 |
| 15 | Vandyke Upper School Leighton Buzzard · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 66.5 Top 50% | 48.2 Attainment 8 | 1,517 |
| 16 | The Mary Bassett Lower School Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Local authority | 54.3 Top 50% | – | 378 |
| 17 | The Rushmere Park Academy Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 44.1 Lower 50% | – | 207 |
| 18 | Leedon Lower School Leighton Buzzard · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Local authority | 43.7 Lower 50% | – | 368 |
| 19 | Brooklands Middle School Leighton Buzzard · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 35.8 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 598 |
Other schools in Leighton Buzzard
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Leighton Buzzard side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Leighton Buzzard?
Linslade Lower School is the highest-ranked school in Leighton Buzzard with a Success Index (England) of 96.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Leighton Buzzard?
Leighton Buzzard has 20 schools (14 primary, 6 secondary) educating 8,211 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Leighton Buzzard?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Leighton Buzzard is 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.