Cedars Upper School vs Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 32 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
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,134 students
| Measure | Cedars Upper School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #127 of 460 | #65 of 460 |
| National rank | #1071 of 4,090 | #459 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,135 | 1,134 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,135 | 1,134 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 107.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | 56.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.5% | 64.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.7% | 82.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.32 | 5.28 |
| A level points per entry | 35.6 | 35.8 |
| town | Leighton Buzzard | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cedarsupper.org.uk/ | www.nbs.herts.sch.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.4 vs 68.7).
- •Cedars Upper School is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 1,134.
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 Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School ranks higher (84.4 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 Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cedars Upper School: 1,135. Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School: 1,134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cedars Upper School and Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School rank in East of England?
Cedars Upper School is 127th of 460 and Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is 65th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).