Is Brooklands Middle School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 3 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 21st of 26 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Brooklands Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 48% of pupils at Brooklands Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Brooklands Middle School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Brooklands Middle School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Brooklands Middle School

Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3PF

Local ranking21st of 26 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

600

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 July 2023.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 604
Boys: 313 (52%)
Girls: 285 (48%)
Capacity: 600 (100% full)
SEND: 20.2%
FSM Eligible: 17.6%
EAL: 7.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 9.9%
SEN Support: 10.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 34.3
Budget per Pupil: £3,805/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.8%
White Other: 5.3%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Asian Other: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Black African: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%

84.8%

White British

5.3%

White Other

2.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01525372018

office@brooklands.school

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Brooklands Drive

Leighton Buzzard, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 137636
UKPRN: 10035716
Establishment No.: 4038
Trust: THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST

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