Cedars Upper School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
LU7 2AE
Composite score
60.6

About Cedars Upper School

Cedars Upper School is a secondary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 1,055 pupils aged 13 to 18 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. In the most recent GCSE results, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.5, broadly in line with the national average of 46. That marks an improvement of 4.6 points in its Attainment 8 score on the previous year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 36% of secondary schools nationally.

50% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, above the national average of about 45%. 78% 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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#1,125
National rank
#115
In East of England
#1
In Central Bedfordshire
Top 36%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
48.5
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
50%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
78%
% EBacc grade 5+
18%
EBacc average points score
4.32

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
Outstanding

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,055 % FSM ever-6 15.1% % EAL 10.8% Age range 13–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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