Cedars Upper School vs Linslade School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 211 m 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
Linslade School
Leighton Buzzard · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
721 students
| Measure | Cedars Upper School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | Linslade School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 460 | #124 of 460 |
| National rank | #1071 of 4,090 | #1039 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 1,135 | 721 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,135 | 721 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (68.7 vs 69.6).
- •Cedars Upper School is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 721.
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 Linslade School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cedars Upper School and Linslade School?
About 211 m 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. Linslade School: 721. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cedars Upper School and Linslade School rank in East of England?
Cedars Upper School is 127th of 460 and Linslade School is 124th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).