Cedars Upper School vs Leighton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedars Upper School
Leighton Buzzard · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,135 students
Leighton Middle School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
597 students
| Measure | Cedars Upper School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | Leighton Middle School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #127 of 460 | #110 of 460 |
| National rank | #1071 of 4,090 | #870 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 1,135 | 597 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,135 | 597 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.6 | – |
| town | Leighton Buzzard | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cedarsupper.org.uk/ | www.leightonmiddle.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leighton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 68.7).
- •Cedars Upper School is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 597.
- •Cedars Upper School is a academy school while Leighton Middle 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 Cedars Upper School better than Leighton Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Leighton Middle School ranks higher (73.2 vs 68.7 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 Cedars Upper School and Leighton Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cedars Upper School: 1,135. Leighton Middle School: 597. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cedars Upper School and Leighton Middle School rank in East of England?
Cedars Upper School is 127th of 460 and Leighton Middle School is 110th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).