Leighton Middle School vs Southcott 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.
Leighton Middle School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
597 students
Southcott Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
312 students
| Measure | Leighton Middle School Leighton Buzzard, East of England | Southcott Lower School Leighton Buzzard, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #110 of 460 | #93 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #870 of 4,090 | #725 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 597 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 597 | 312 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Leighton Buzzard | Leighton Buzzard |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.leightonmiddle.org.uk | www.southcottlowerschool.com |
The verdict
- •Southcott Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 73.2).
- •Leighton Middle School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 312.
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 Leighton Middle School better than Southcott Lower School?
On the Success Index (England), Southcott Lower School ranks higher (90.7 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 Leighton Middle School and Southcott 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?
Leighton Middle School: 597. Southcott Lower School: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leighton Middle School and Southcott Lower School rank in East of England?
Leighton Middle School is 110th of 460 and Southcott Lower School is 93rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).