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Vandyke Upper School

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Vandyke Upper School

Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DY

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Pupils
1,507
Ages
13-18
FSM
14.8%
Attainment 8
48.0
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.1%
Basics 9-5
47.4%

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
24.7%
EBacc APS
4.15
EBacc 9-5
13.9%
EBacc 9-4
19.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.96
A*-A Grades
21.4%
A*-B Grades
51.0%
AAB+ %
14.5%

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 238 students entered

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About Vandyke Upper School

Vandyke Upper School is a secondary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.0. The school has around 1,507 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DY | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Vandyke Upper School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Vandyke Upper School

What is Vandyke Upper School's Ofsted rating?
Vandyke Upper School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Vandyke Upper School's latest exam results?
Vandyke Upper School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Vandyke Upper School located?
Vandyke Upper School is a secondary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire (LU7 3DY).
How many pupils attend Vandyke Upper School?
Vandyke Upper School has around 1,507 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Vandyke Upper School with other schools?
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