Edwinstree Church of England Middle School vs Leighton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Buntingford · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
486 students
Leighton Middle School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
597 students
| Measure | Edwinstree Church of England Middle School Buntingford, East of England | Leighton Middle School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #379 of 460 | #110 of 460 |
| National rank | #3152 of 4,090 | #870 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 486 | 597 |
| Pupils on roll | 486 | 597 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 5% |
| 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 | Buntingford | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.edwinstree.herts.sch.uk/ | www.leightonmiddle.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leighton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 26.0).
- •Leighton Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 43%).
- •Leighton Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Leighton Middle School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 486.
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 Edwinstree Church of England Middle School better than Leighton Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Leighton Middle School ranks higher (73.2 vs 26.0 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 Edwinstree Church of England Middle School and Leighton Middle School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Buntingford and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School: 486. Leighton Middle School: 597. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edwinstree Church of England Middle School and Leighton Middle School rank in East of England?
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is 379th of 460 and Leighton Middle School is 110th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).