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Brooklands Middle School

Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF

Good

Inspected 3 July 2023

Good
Ofsted
48%
KS2 expected
Middle deemed secondary
Phase
9–13
Ages
604
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Brooklands Middle School

Brooklands Middle School is an academy converter in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 604 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Age Range
Ages 9–13
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
604 / 600 (101%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
3 July 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16.4%
Free school meals
6%
EAL
9.9%
SEN support
10.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

5.9%
Overall absence
14.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

34.3
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24
21.7
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24
20.93
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +6.9 vs 2023/24
£47,702
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,125 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
2.8% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
6
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£3,805
Spend per pupil
£4,081
Income per pupil
52%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF
Phone
01525372018
Headteacher
Julie Hodgson

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Brooklands Middle School?
Brooklands Middle School is an academy converter in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–13.
How many pupils does Brooklands Middle School have?
Brooklands Middle School has 604 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Brooklands Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Brooklands Middle School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).
How does Brooklands Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
48% of pupils at Brooklands Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Brooklands Middle School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Brooklands Middle School is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is Brooklands Middle School?
Brooklands Middle School is located at Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF.

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