Leighton Middle School
Details
| Age Range | 9-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Church Square, LU7 1EX |
| School Website | www.leightonmiddle.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1525374907 |
| URN | 109689 |
School Census
| Total | 598 |
| Girls/Boys | 306/292 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.2%/48.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 77 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/12/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/12/2013 | Good |
| 09/06/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/12/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/06/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.8 |
| Maths Progress | 0.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.1 |
| Writing Progress | -0.1 |
| Maths Progress | 0.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | 2.7 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.07 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Pulford Road, , LU7 1AB
The Mary Bassett Lower School
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bassett Road, , LU7 1AR
Linslade Lower School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Leopold Road, , LU7 2QU