Harlington Upper School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Dunstable, LU5 6NX
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 46% in England
4 of 14 in Central Bedfordshire
Pupils
1,156
Absence
7.8%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 44.4 | 47.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 44% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 47% | 37% | 42% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 | -0.34 | — |
76% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Lealands High School · 3.4 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
- Lea Manor High School · 3.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 8% in England
- Redborne Upper School and Community College · 3.6 mi · Good · Top 46% in England
- Houstone School · 3.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 25% in England
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College · 4.2 mi · No rating · Top 36% in England
- Challney High School for Girls · 4.7 mi · Outstanding · Top 29% in England
The neighbourhood
Harlington Upper School is in Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe (typical home £454,995, crime very low).
What is Harlington Upper School's Ofsted rating?
Harlington Upper School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Harlington Upper School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Harlington Upper School is in the top 46% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.