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Vandyke Upper School
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.6 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,507
Capacity
1,440
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 38% nationally. The school boasts a 71% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above, although only 25% of students enter the EBacc. Additionally, 55% of pupils progress to university, with 9% attending top-third institutions, indicating a positive trajectory for higher education.
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Last inspected: 10 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.2 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 25% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 55% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 172 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
White Other4.4%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black African0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.92720, -0.64488 · LU7 3DY
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137169
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.vandyke.beds.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Vandyke Upper School rated by Ofsted?
Vandyke Upper School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2015.
Is Vandyke Upper School a good school?
Vandyke Upper School scores 57.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Vandyke Upper School in GCSEs?
Vandyke Upper School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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