Beaudesert Lower School vs Vandyke Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 717 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaudesert Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
278 students
Vandyke Upper School
Leighton Buzzard · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,517 students
| Measure | Beaudesert Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | Vandyke Upper School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #197 of 1,872 | #151 of 460 |
| National rank | #1514 of 15,697 | #1178 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 278 | 1,517 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 1,517 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 105.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.0 |
| town | Leighton Buzzard | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beaudesert.school | www.vandyke.beds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beaudesert Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 66.5).
- •Vandyke Upper School is the larger school with 1,517 students compared with 278.
- •Beaudesert Lower School is a local authority school while Vandyke Upper School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Beaudesert Lower School better than Vandyke Upper School?
On the Success Index (England), Beaudesert Lower School ranks higher (84.3 vs 66.5 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 Beaudesert Lower School and Vandyke Upper School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaudesert Lower School: 278. Vandyke Upper School: 1,517. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaudesert Lower School and Vandyke Upper School rank in East of England?
Beaudesert Lower School is 197th of 1,872 and Vandyke Upper School is 151st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).