Redborne Upper School and Community College

Academy converter · Secondary school · Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
MK45 2NU
Composite score
58.2

About Redborne Upper School and Community College

Redborne Upper School and Community College is a secondary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 1,592 pupils aged 13 to 18 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 46.6 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 1.3 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 45% of secondary schools nationally.

45% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 69% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,417
National rank
#153
In East of England
#5
In Central Bedfordshire
Top 45%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
46.6
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
45%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
69%
% EBacc grade 5+
10%
EBacc average points score
3.89

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,592 % FSM ever-6 13.9% % EAL 1.9% Age range 13–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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