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Vandyke Upper School

Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DY

Academy converter · Ages 13–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2015

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

48.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

48.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.046.4
2023/2444.746.4
2024/2548.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.200.00
2023/24+0.010.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

National avgSelective avg

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Gilbert Inglefield Academy
0.19 km away · Academy converter
Inadequate
Brooklands Middle School
1.26 km away · Academy converter
Good
Benjamin College
1.35 km away · Other independent special school
Oak Bank School
1.42 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
Leighton Middle School
1.89 km away · Community school
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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