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Redborne Upper School and Community College

State school · Bedford, MK45 2NU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-18
  • 1,592 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,592 ·
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Olly Button

Entrance

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Exit

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

School
68%
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
44.1%
LA avg.
40.3%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
Data highlight

What is this?

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

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
35.21
LA avg.
31.50
Eng. avg.
34.45
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
94
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
4.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,592
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 Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Flitwick Road
Ampthill
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 2NU
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Telephone: 01525 404462

Email: admin@redborne.beds.sch.uk

Website: http://redbornecommunitycollege.com

Local authority: Central Bedfordshire Council

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School data & information Redborne Upper School and Community College Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU
1,592 Pupil numbers
13.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
94 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
44.1%
LA avg.
40.3%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
45.30
LA avg.
42.30
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

0.08 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 76 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 143 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 391 5
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 155 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 125 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 7
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 378 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 387 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 142 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 136 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 145 5
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5

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

School
20.5%
LA avg.
11.6%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

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
35.21
LA avg.
31.50
Eng. avg.
34.45

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 23 B
Psychology GCE A level 31 B
Physics GCE A level 22 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 11 C
Music Technology GCE A level 8 B
Music GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 8 A
Mathematics GCE A level 53 A
Law GCE A level 25 C
History GCE A level 23 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 10 B
Geography GCE A level 49 B
French GCE A level 6 B
Film Studies GCE A level 10 A
Environmental Science GCE A level 8 B
English Literature GCE A level 9 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 20 B
Economics GCE A level 20 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 6 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 10 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 B
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 19 A
Biology GCE A level 26 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 10 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 10 C
Psychology GCE AS level 4 D
Mathematics GCE AS level 8 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Redborne Upper School and Community College 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.

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
4.8 %
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 Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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