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Secondary schools in LU7

All 9 secondary schools in LU7.

9 schools in LU7

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  1. Leighton Middle School

    Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EX · State · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well above the England average.

    Met the standard at 1178%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    4.9%
    Pupils
    597
    Pupils per teacher
    17.4
    View school Leighton Middle School
  2. Linslade School

    Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2PA · Academy · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well above the England average.

    Met the standard at 1170%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    4.5%
    Pupils
    721
    Pupils per teacher
    19.2
    View school Linslade School
  3. The Cottesloe School

    Aylesbury, LU7 0NY · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the England average.

    217 first choices, 203 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1646.9

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.8%
    Pupils
    1,190
    Pupils per teacher
    16.3
    View school The Cottesloe School
  4. Cedars Upper School

    Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2AE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the England average.

    188 first choices, 236 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1650.1

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.8%
    Pupils
    1,135
    Pupils per teacher
    23.8
    View school Cedars Upper School
  5. Vandyke Upper School

    Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the England average.

    395 first choices, 343 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1647.6

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.8%
    Pupils
    1,517
    Pupils per teacher
    15.6
    View school Vandyke Upper School
  6. Brooklands Middle School

    Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3PF · Academy · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well below the England average.

    Met the standard at 1148%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    5.9%
    Pupils
    598
    Pupils per teacher
    16.6
    View school Brooklands Middle School
  7. Gilbert Inglefield Academy

    Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3FU · Academy · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

    • Ofsted:Safeguarding not met

    Results well below the England average.

    Met the standard at 1120%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    7.9%
    Pupils
    590
    Pupils per teacher
    18.1
    View school Gilbert Inglefield Academy
  8. Oak Bank School

    Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BE · Academy · All-through · Ages 9 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    26.9%
    Pupils
    123
    Pupils per teacher
    3.4
    View school Oak Bank School
  9. Benjamin College

    Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1FD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 12 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    11
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Benjamin College
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How LU7's secondary schools spread out

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Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

England 62%Oak Bank School: 0%Gilbert Inglefield Academy: 20%Brooklands Middle School: 48%Linslade School: 70%Leighton Middle School: 78%0%25%50%75%100%
Secondary schools in LU7

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

LU7 average 9.2%Linslade School: 4.5%Leighton Middle School: 4.9%Brooklands Middle School: 5.9%Cedars Upper School: 6.8%Vandyke Upper School: 7.8%Gilbert Inglefield Academy: 7.9%The Cottesloe School: 8.8%Oak Bank School: 26.9%0%7%14%21%28%
Secondary schools in LU7
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in LU7

  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in LU7, explained

There are 9 secondary schools in LU7. 2 are run by the council and 6 are academies or free schools. Among them are 2 special and 1 independent schools.

Looking further afield? See secondary schools near me, or everything in LU7.

Questions

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How many secondary schools are in LU7?
There are 9 secondary schools in LU7, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in LU7?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in LU7 on Eduscope are Leighton Middle School, Linslade School and The Cottesloe School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in LU7 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in LU7?
When choosing a secondary school in LU7, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 9 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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