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Brooklands Middle School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Brooklands Middle School is a academy converter middle deemed secondary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 9–13, with 604 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

9–13

Age range

604

Pupils

600

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Brooklands Middle School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Brooklands Middle School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Central Bedfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 604 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Brooklands Middle School — School Information

Full address
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3PF
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Middle deemed secondary
Age range
9–13 years
Free school meals
17.4% of pupils
DfE URN
137636

Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Leighton Buzzard

If Brooklands Middle School is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Brooklands Middle School

Is Brooklands Middle School oversubscribed?

Yes — Brooklands Middle School currently has 604 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Brooklands Middle School?

Admission to Brooklands Middle School is managed by Central Bedfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Brooklands Middle School cover?

Brooklands Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 9–13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Brooklands Middle School?

Brooklands Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.