Vandyke Upper School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DY
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 44% in England
2 of 14 in Central Bedfordshire
Pupils
1,517
Absence
7.8%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | 44.7 | 48.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 43% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 44% | 42% | 48% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.20 | 0.01 | — |
71% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Cedars Upper School · 2.0 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- The Cottesloe School · 4.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 50% in England
- Lift Sir Herbert Leon · 5.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 7% in England
- All Saints Academy Dunstable · 5.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 7% in England
- Fulbrook School · 5.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
- Queensbury Academy · 6.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 27% in England
The neighbourhood
Vandyke Upper School is in Leighton Buzzard North & East (typical home £415,000, crime very low).
What is Vandyke Upper School's Ofsted rating?
Vandyke Upper School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Vandyke Upper School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Vandyke Upper School is in the top 44% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.