Brookmead School vs Cheddington Combined School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookmead School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
299 students
Cheddington Combined School
Cheddington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Brookmead School Leighton Buzzard, South East | Cheddington Combined School Cheddington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #434 of 2,471 | #1498 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2277 of 15,697 | #8616 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 299 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 9% |
| 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 | Cheddington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brookmeadschool.co.uk | www.cheddingtonschool.org |
The verdict
- •Brookmead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 47.2).
- •Brookmead School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 56%).
- •Brookmead School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Brookmead School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 195.
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 Brookmead School better than Cheddington Combined School?
On the Success Index (England), Brookmead School ranks higher (79.1 vs 47.2 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 Brookmead School and Cheddington Combined School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Leighton Buzzard and Cheddington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookmead School: 299. Cheddington Combined School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookmead School and Cheddington Combined School rank in South East?
Brookmead School is 434th of 2,471 and Cheddington Combined School is 1498th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).