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Cedars Upper School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.6 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,055
Capacity
1,350
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.5, which places it in the top 36% of schools nationally. A commendable 78% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 79% progress to university, with 29% entering top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 40%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 48.5 | Top 36% 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%. | 78% | Top 20% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 40% | Top 34% 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%. | 30% | Top 34% 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%. | 79% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 123 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.4%
White Other7.5%
Black African4.4%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
traveller_irish0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.90708, -0.67417 · LU7 2AE
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137462
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cedarsupper.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cedars Upper School rated by Ofsted?
Cedars Upper School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2023.
Is Cedars Upper School a good school?
Cedars Upper School scores 61.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Cedars Upper School in GCSEs?
Cedars Upper School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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