Leighton Middle School
URN: 109689 • Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EX
Overview
- Name
- Leighton Middle School
- URN
- 109689
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Vallance (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01525374907
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Square, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EX
Summary
Leighton Middle School, located in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, is a community school catering to 600 mixed-gender pupils. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve personal excellence. The ethos emphasizes the importance of well-being and academic success, with a focus on nurturing individual talents and fostering a sense of responsibility within the wider community.
The curriculum at Leighton Middle School is broad and balanced, covering a range of subjects including Art, Science, Computer Studies, and PE. The school is equipped with modern facilities, including specialist rooms and a well-stocked library, to enhance the learning experience. Additionally, opportunities for extracurricular activities are encouraged, promoting personal growth and confidence among students.
Leighton Middle School values collaboration with parents and carers, recognizing that a strong partnership is essential for student success. The school actively promotes safeguarding and welfare, ensuring a safe and engaging atmosphere for all pupils. Parents are invited to engage with the school community and participate in their child's educational journey.
The curriculum at Leighton Middle School is broad and balanced, covering a range of subjects including Art, Science, Computer Studies, and PE. The school is equipped with modern facilities, including specialist rooms and a well-stocked library, to enhance the learning experience. Additionally, opportunities for extracurricular activities are encouraged, promoting personal growth and confidence among students.
Leighton Middle School values collaboration with parents and carers, recognizing that a strong partnership is essential for student success. The school actively promotes safeguarding and welfare, ensuring a safe and engaging atmosphere for all pupils. Parents are invited to engage with the school community and participate in their child's educational journey.
Useful links
- 123 Maths (other)
- Start Profile (other)
- Google Classroom (other)
- MyMaths (other)
- Outlook Email (other)
- Times Tables Rockstars (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design by (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Linslade School (63.9)
- Brooklands Middle School (58.5)
- Brooklands Middle School (45.2)
- Gilbert Inglefield Middle School (45.2)
- Linslade Middle School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 600
- Boys
- 301
- Girls
- 299
- FSM %
- 12.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 600 | 301 | 299 | 600 | 12.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 595 | 286 | 309 | 600 | 12.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 597 | 300 | 297 | 600 | 11.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 597 | 300 | 297 | 600 | 11.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 579 | 297 | 282 | 600 | 11.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 585 | 281 | 304 | 600 | 12.30 |
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