Brooklands Middle School vs Clipstone Brook Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 285 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklands Middle School
Leighton Buzzard · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
598 students
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
306 students
| Measure | Brooklands Middle School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | Clipstone Brook Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #325 of 460 | #370 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2657 of 4,090 | #2922 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 598 | 306 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 306 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | Leighton Buzzard | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brooklandsschool.co.uk/ | www.clipstonebrooklower.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Clipstone Brook Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 35.8).
- •Brooklands Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 306.
- •Brooklands Middle School is a academy school while Clipstone Brook Lower School is a local authority 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 Brooklands Middle School better than Clipstone Brook Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Clipstone Brook Lower School ranks higher (75.3 vs 35.8 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 Brooklands Middle School and Clipstone Brook Lower School?
About 285 m in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brooklands Middle School: 598. Clipstone Brook Lower School: 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brooklands Middle School and Clipstone Brook Lower School rank in East of England?
Brooklands Middle School is 325th of 460 and Clipstone Brook Lower School is 370th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).