Vandyke Upper School and Community College
URN: 109678 • Leighton Buzzard LU7 3DY
Overview
- Name
- Vandyke Upper School and Community College
- URN
- 109678
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- T Carroll (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3DY
Summary
Vandyke Upper School and Community College is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire. With a capacity of 1,136 students, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. The ethos of the school, encapsulated in the motto "Everyone Matters," emphasizes the importance of valuing and respecting each student as an individual.
The curriculum at Vandyke is designed to provide a strong academic foundation, with students achieving exceptional results at the end of Year 11 and 13. Most students continue their education in the school's sixth form, which offers a diverse and ambitious curriculum supported by outstanding facilities. The school prides itself on strong relationships within the school community and encourages open communication to enhance the educational experience.
Vandyke Upper School also offers a range of extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded education. The experienced teaching and pastoral staff are committed to creating a supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and emotionally, preparing them for future success. For further information, parents can contact the school directly.
The curriculum at Vandyke is designed to provide a strong academic foundation, with students achieving exceptional results at the end of Year 11 and 13. Most students continue their education in the school's sixth form, which offers a diverse and ambitious curriculum supported by outstanding facilities. The school prides itself on strong relationships within the school community and encourages open communication to enhance the educational experience.
Vandyke Upper School also offers a range of extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded education. The experienced teaching and pastoral staff are committed to creating a supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and emotionally, preparing them for future success. For further information, parents can contact the school directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cedars Upper School (62.6)
- Vandyke Upper School (62.6)
- Cedars Upper School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 13 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1136
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1136 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1136 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1136 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1136 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1136 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1136 |
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