Cedars Upper School vs The Mary Bassett Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 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
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
378 students
| Measure | Cedars Upper School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | The Mary Bassett Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 460 | #856 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1071 of 4,090 | #7059 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 1,135 | 378 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,135 | 378 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.marybassett.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cedars Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 54.3).
- •Cedars Upper School is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 378.
- •Cedars Upper School is a academy school while The Mary Bassett 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 Cedars Upper School better than The Mary Bassett Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Cedars Upper School ranks higher (68.7 vs 54.3 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 The Mary Bassett Lower School?
About 1.4 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. The Mary Bassett Lower School: 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cedars Upper School and The Mary Bassett Lower School rank in East of England?
Cedars Upper School is 127th of 460 and The Mary Bassett Lower School is 856th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).