Redborne Upper School and Community College

URN: 136559 • Bedford MK45 2NU

Overview

Name
Redborne Upper School and Community College
URN
136559
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
REDBORNE UPPER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
69.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Olly Button (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01525404462
Website
Visit
Address
Flitwick Road, Bedford MK45 2NU

Summary

Redborne Upper School and Community College, located in Bedford, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,592 students, surpassing its capacity of 1,418. The school, which achieved a "good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection in July 2024, is known for its strong academic performance and a significant number of students progressing to higher education, including prestigious universities like Oxford and Cambridge.

The school emphasizes a commitment to fostering aspiration, responsibility, and respect among its students. Redborne aims to create a positive learning environment where students can achieve their full potential, supported by dedicated staff who are passionate about teaching. The curriculum is designed to engage students and includes a variety of extra-curricular activities that enhance their educational experience.

Redborne also prioritizes the welfare of its students, with a robust pastoral system in place. The school actively engages with the local community and encourages students to take responsibility for their actions both within the school and in the wider community. This holistic approach aims to prepare students not just academically, but also as responsible citizens.

Key details

LA
Central Bedfordshire
Age range
13 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
REDBORNE UPPER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Capacity
1418
Pupils
1592
Boys
715
Girls
877
FSM %
13.80
Open date
2011-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1592 715 877 1418 13.80
2024-09-11 1580 720 860 1418 11.80
2023-09-11 1636 780 856 1418 9.00
2022-09-11 1636 780 856 1418 9.00
2021-09-11 1625 784 841 1418 6.50
2020-09-11 1603 780 823 1418 4.80

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