Alameda Middle School vs Linslade School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alameda Middle School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
720 students
Linslade School
Leighton Buzzard · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
721 students
| Measure | Alameda Middle School Bedford, East of England | Linslade School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #305 of 460 | #124 of 460 |
| National rank | #2523 of 4,090 | #1039 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 720 | 721 |
| Pupils on roll | 720 | 721 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.alamedamiddleschool.org.uk/ | www.linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Linslade School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.6 vs 38.6).
- •Linslade School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 51%).
- •Linslade School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Linslade School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 720.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alameda Middle School better than Linslade School?
On the Success Index (England), Linslade School ranks higher (69.6 vs 38.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alameda Middle School and Linslade School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alameda Middle School: 720. Linslade School: 721. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alameda Middle School and Linslade School rank in East of England?
Alameda Middle School is 305th of 460 and Linslade School is 124th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).