Clipstone Brook Lower School vs The Mary Bassett Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 987 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
306 students
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
378 students
| Measure | Clipstone Brook Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | The Mary Bassett Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 1,872 | #856 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2922 of 15,697 | #7059 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 306 | 378 |
| Pupils on roll | 306 | 378 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leighton Buzzard | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.clipstonebrooklower.co.uk | www.marybassett.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Clipstone Brook Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 54.3).
- •The Mary Bassett Lower School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 306.
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 Clipstone Brook Lower School better than The Mary Bassett Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Clipstone Brook Lower School ranks higher (75.3 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 Clipstone Brook Lower School and The Mary Bassett Lower School?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clipstone Brook Lower School: 306. The Mary Bassett Lower School: 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clipstone Brook Lower School and The Mary Bassett Lower School rank in East of England?
Clipstone Brook Lower School is 370th of 1,872 and The Mary Bassett Lower School is 856th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).