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Redborne Upper School and Community College
- Secondary
- Ampthill MK45 2NU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in public examinations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: School is a calm place, pupils behave well.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Subject specialists teach content effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Positive relationships with pupils, minor inconsistencies in checking understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Large numbers of pupils engage in the Duke of Edinburgh award.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak positively about the support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Unkindness is not tolerated and is challenged quickly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improved provision for pupils with SEND, rigorous reading support.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Unkindness is not tolerated, school ensures safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils鈥� personal development is considered carefully.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities including trips and charity events.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Large participation in sports and the Duke of Edinburgh award.
Outdoor Facilities: School offers varied outdoor activities including farm visits.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers education and advice, exposure to higher education and apprenticeships.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students receive useful career information.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for SEND has improved, positive feedback from pupils and parents.
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Redborne Upper School and Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 1580 students from age 13-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Academic excellence is achieved by offering a wide-ranging, well-balanced, mentally challenging, and adaptable curriculum that is focused on the needs and engagement of each individual student, by putting teaching and learning at the centre of our professional development programme, by hiring and retaining top-notch faculty, and by keeping a laser-like focus on progress monitoring. shared values that promote students' spiritual, emotional, moral, social, and cultural growth as people and as members of society; values like tolerance, caring for others, democracy, self-discipline, independence, and mutual respect.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 13-18 | 11-18 | 9-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 103 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.70% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 24.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 38.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 21.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 5.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 9.43% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 2.3 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 391 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 87.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 31.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 33.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.25% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 20.81% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.69% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.19% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 27.43% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 43.24% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 24.52% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 8.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 12.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 2.57 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 390 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 90.25% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 33.31% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 34.31% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 2.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 20% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.88% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 7 | 32.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 1 | 48.94% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 28.94% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 9 | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 7 | 14.72% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.43% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 381 | 167 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 30.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 19.57% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.36% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 2 | 27.39% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 2 | 44.17% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 29% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 2 | 9.11% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 2 | 13.61% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.22 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 361 | 176 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 73.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 25.92% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 36.15% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.38% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.77% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.62% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 27.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 42.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 24% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 9.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 10.78% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 84.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 352 | 186 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 77.69% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 26% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.23% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.85% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.85% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.67 | 23.86 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.9 | 23.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.70% | 8.74% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 216 | 111 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 59.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 24.8% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 5.4% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.4 | 31.45 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.72 | 32.37 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.7% | 11.32% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 220 | 111 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 53.1% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.4% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 26.7% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.4% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.59 1 | 29.09 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.18 1 | 26.96 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.2% | 8.47% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 211 | 130 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 52.56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 11.89% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 27.78% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 5.44% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.32 1 | 27.73 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.73 3 | 29.24 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 10.09% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 37 | 22.89% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.78% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 17.78% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 3.44% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.73 | 22.38 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.29 | 25.62 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.7% | 8.09% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 24 | 24.78% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.89% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 21.56% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Redborne Upper School and Community College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
