Brooklands Middle School vs Henlow Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 28 km 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
Henlow Church of England Academy
Henlow · Academy secondary · Ages 9–16
599 students
| Measure | Brooklands Middle School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | Henlow Church of England Academy Henlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #325 of 460 | #265 of 460 |
| National rank | #2657 of 4,090 | #2154 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–16 |
| Students | 598 | 599 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 599 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 66.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leighton Buzzard | Henlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brooklandsschool.co.uk/ | www.henlowacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Henlow Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 35.8).
- •Henlow Church of England Academy is the larger school with 599 students compared with 598.
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 Henlow Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Henlow Church of England Academy ranks higher (46.2 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 Henlow Church of England Academy?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Henlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brooklands Middle School: 598. Henlow Church of England Academy: 599. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brooklands Middle School and Henlow Church of England Academy rank in East of England?
Brooklands Middle School is 325th of 460 and Henlow Church of England Academy is 265th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).