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Schools>Leighton Buzzard>Vandyke Upper School

Vandyke Upper School

Leighton Buzzard
State
Secondary & Post-16
Mixed, 13-18 years
#1525
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Good
#1525
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Good

Academic Excellence

Outstanding A-Level performance, GCSE results, Oxbridge success, and inspection ratings

Summary Rankings

#1525
GCSE & A-Levels
#1626
A-Levels
#2238
GCSE
#1855
Oxbridge
Good
Ofsted

A-Level Performance

Advanced level examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#1626
in England

Based on overall A-Level performance

Grade Distribution

A* Grade3.77%
A Grade9.98%
B Grade29.05%

A*-A13.75%
A*-B42.79%

GCSE Performance

GCSE examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#2238
in England

Based on overall GCSE performance

Grade Distribution

Grades 9-8 (A*)8%
Grade 7 (A)8%

Grades 9-7 (A*-A)16%

🎓 Oxbridge Success

Track record of Oxford and Cambridge applications and acceptances

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Rank
#1785
Combined Oxbridge
15
Applications
1
Offers
1
Acceptances
Offer Rate6.7%
Acceptance Rate100%
Rank
#287
Oxford University
8
Applications
0
Offers
0
Acceptances
Offer Rate0%
Acceptance Rate0%
Rank
#1668
Cambridge University
7
Applications
1
Offers
1
Acceptances
Offer Rate14.3%
Acceptance Rate100%

Ofsted Inspection

Latest inspection ratings and assessment

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Based on official graded inspection publication report

Inspection Categories

Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Latest Graded Inspection Details
Publication Date
16 April 2015
Inspection Number
ITS461424
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Inspection ratings based on Ofsted framework and published assessment criteria

Application Demand

Primary school application demand and subscription rates

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Primary School Entry

533
Total Applications
343
Places Offered
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed

This school received 1.6x more applications than available places for primary school entry.

Understanding Subscription Rates:

  • •Oversubscription: A subscription rate above 1.0 indicates the school is oversubscribed, meaning it receives more applications than available places. The higher the number, the more competitive admission becomes.
  • •Fully subscribed: A subscription rate of exactly 1.0 indicates the school is fully subscribed, meaning it receives applications equal to the number of available places. Every place can be filled without turning away applicants.
  • •Undersubscribed: A subscription rate below 1.0 indicates the school is undersubscribed, meaning it receives fewer applications than available places. The school has unfilled spaces and all applicants can typically be offered a place. Note that these schools may still fill places through late applications and in-year admissions (see below).

Applications: All preferences received by 31 October 2024 deadline.

Offers: Total offers made by National Offer Day, 03 March 2025 (secondary schools) and 16 April 2025 (primary schools).

For undersubscribed schools, offers may exceed applications due to:

  • •Late applications received after the October deadline
  • •Families moving into the catchment area
  • •In-year admissions and school transfers
  • •Places reallocated when families decline offers
  • •Waiting list movement before National Offer Day

School Information

Everything you need to know at a glance

School Details

PHASE OF EDUCATION
Secondary & Post-16
GENDER
Mixed
AGE RANGE
13-18 years
ADMISSION POLICY
Non-selective
SCHOOL GROUP
Academies
LOCAL COUNCIL
Central Bedfordshire
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER
None
SCHOOL CAPACITY
1,440
URN
137169

School Features & Facilities

Key provisions and characteristics of this school

Grammar School
Has Sixth Form
Boarding Facilities
Special Educational Needs Classes
Nursery Provision
Section 41 Approved

Contact Information

Get in touch with the school

Address

Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DY, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY

Phone

1525636700

Website

http://www.vandyke.beds.sch.uk

Headteacher

Mrs Leah Ferguson-Moore

📊 Important Data Notice

Information displayed is compiled from official sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted, and school websites, but may not reflect the most current data. School information, including Ofsted ratings, admission policies, staff details, and contact information can change. Always verify admissions criteria, application deadlines, catchment areas, and availability directly with the school or local authority before making any decisions. Historical data such as exam results and last distance offered should not be used to predict future outcomes or admission chances. All data is provided for research purposes only.