SchoolScoresBrooklands Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3PF
01525 372018 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 July 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
151 pupils in this year group.
48% — 2 points below the Central Bedfordshire average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 50% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 61% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Central Bedfordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 12 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6% | 16.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 4.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 11.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 7.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Lower than 87% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Lower than 86% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8% | 20.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Lower than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8 | 15.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Lower than 84% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.33% | 0.26% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 45% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 10% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard. Higher than 1% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 13.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Gilbert Inglefield Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026, before conversion: safeguarding not met; 6 urgent improvement
- Vandyke Upper School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leighton Middle School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024
- Cedars Upper School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Linslade School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Brooklands Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Brooklands Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 July 2023.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137636.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.