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Redborne Upper School and Community College

Redborne Upper School and Community College, Bedford
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Redborne Upper School and Community College

Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2NU

A Good-rated secondary school in Bedford.

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Pupils
1,592
Ages
13-18
FSM
13.8%
Attainment 8
46.6
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.1%
Basics 9-5
44.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
22.9%
EBacc APS
3.89
EBacc 9-5
10.2%
EBacc 9-4
15.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.17
A*-A Grades
22.4%
A*-B Grades
46.2%
AAB+ %
13.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 203 students entered

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About Redborne Upper School and Community College

Redborne Upper School and Community College is a secondary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. The school has around 1,592 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Flitwick Road, Bedford, MK45 2NU | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Redborne Upper School and Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2024 — Good
  2. May 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Nov 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Redborne Upper School and Community College

What is Redborne Upper School and Community College's Ofsted rating?
Redborne Upper School and Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Redborne Upper School and Community College's latest exam results?
Redborne Upper School and Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Redborne Upper School and Community College located?
Redborne Upper School and Community College is a secondary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire (MK45 2NU).
How many pupils attend Redborne Upper School and Community College?
Redborne Upper School and Community College has around 1,592 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Redborne Upper School and Community College with other schools?
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