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Cedars Upper School

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Cedars Upper School

Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2AE

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Pupils
1,055
Ages
13-18
FSM
14.9%
Attainment 8
48.3
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.2%
Basics 9-5
49.1%

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
39.5%
EBacc APS
4.31
EBacc 9-5
18.2%
EBacc 9-4
30.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.60
A*-A Grades
23.0%
A*-B Grades
52.8%
AAB+ %
20.7%

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 126 students entered

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About Cedars Upper School

Cedars Upper School is a secondary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.3. The school has around 1,055 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2AE | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cedars Upper School

What is Cedars Upper School's Ofsted rating?
Cedars Upper School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Cedars Upper School's latest exam results?
Cedars Upper School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cedars Upper School located?
Cedars Upper School is a secondary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire (LU7 2AE).
How many pupils attend Cedars Upper School?
Cedars Upper School has around 1,055 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cedars Upper School with other schools?
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