Grays Convent High School vs Leighton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 84 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grays Convent High School
Grays · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
655 students
Leighton Middle School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
597 students
| Measure | Grays Convent High School Grays, East of England | Leighton Middle School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #80 of 460 | #110 of 460 |
| National rank | #592 of 4,090 | #870 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 655 | 597 |
| Pupils on roll | 655 | 597 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Grays | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.graysconvent.school/ | www.leightonmiddle.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Grays Convent High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 73.2).
- •Grays Convent High School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 597.
- •Grays Convent High School is girls and Leighton Middle School is co-educational.
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 Grays Convent High School better than Leighton Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Grays Convent High School ranks higher (80.5 vs 73.2 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 Grays Convent High School and Leighton Middle School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Grays and Leighton Buzzard in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grays Convent High School: 655. Leighton Middle School: 597. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grays Convent High School and Leighton Middle School rank in East of England?
Grays Convent High School is 80th of 460 and Leighton Middle School is 110th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).