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Cedars Upper School

State school · Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2AE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-18
  • 948 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
948 ·
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Mark Gibbs

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
72%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
69%
LA avg.
62%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
34.70
LA avg.
31.50
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
48
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

948
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Mentmore Road
Linslade
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 2AE
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Telephone: 01525 219300

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.cedarsupper.org.uk

Local authority: Central Bedfordshire Council

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School data & information Cedars Upper School Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE
948 Pupil numbers
13 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
9 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
48 Number of teachers
8 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
69%
LA avg.
62%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.90
LA avg.
42.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.11 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 4
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 234 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 108 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 230 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 234 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 88 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
Applied Engineering GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
20%
LA avg.
12%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.70
LA avg.
31.50
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 18 B
Psychology GCE A level 35 B
Physics GCE A level 12 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics GCE A level 30 B
History GCE A level 10 B
Geography GCE A level 14 B
Film Studies GCE A level 19 B
English Literature GCE A level 8 A
English Language GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 8 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 17 B
Biology GCE A level 24 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 9 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Cedars Upper School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The SEN list is actively monitored and adjusted to meet the needs of all students. Statemented students are fully supported as dictated by the specificity of the statement of educational need. The Learning Support department works hard to meet the needs of school action and school action plus students by use of teaching assistants in the classroom, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis. Individual education plans are drawn up for all students on the list and regularly reviewed by all partners. Parental contact and involvement is a vital part of this. The department deals with and has experience of all types of learning difficulty within a well resourced and appropriately qualified team. Outside agencies are involved with specific students as required. The recent OFSTED inspection graded the support provided for students within the school as outstanding.

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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