Vandyke Upper School
URN: 137169 • Leighton Buzzard LU7 3DY
Overview
- Name
- Vandyke Upper School
- URN
- 137169
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- VANDYKE UPPER SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Leah Ferguson-Moore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01525636700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3DY
Summary
Vandyke Upper School is a mixed secondary academy located in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrollment of 1,507 students and a capacity of 1,440. The school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility, ensuring that every student is valued and respected. The ethos of "Everyone Matters" is central to the school's approach, promoting a supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and emotionally.
The curriculum at Vandyke Upper School is designed to prepare students for success, with a strong emphasis on achieving exceptional results at the end of Year 11 and 13. Most students continue their education at the school's sixth form, which offers an ambitious curriculum supported by outstanding facilities. The school prides itself on strong relationships within the community and values open communication to enhance the educational experience.
Vandyke Upper School also provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, contributing to a vibrant school community. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through events such as open evenings and subject consultation evenings, fostering a collaborative approach to education. For more information, parents can contact the school directly.
The curriculum at Vandyke Upper School is designed to prepare students for success, with a strong emphasis on achieving exceptional results at the end of Year 11 and 13. Most students continue their education at the school's sixth form, which offers an ambitious curriculum supported by outstanding facilities. The school prides itself on strong relationships within the community and values open communication to enhance the educational experience.
Vandyke Upper School also provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, contributing to a vibrant school community. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through events such as open evenings and subject consultation evenings, fostering a collaborative approach to education. For more information, parents can contact the school directly.
Useful links
- Governance & Statutory Information (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Open events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Data Protection (GDPR) (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- HALF TERM (other)
- Term dates / school day (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Cedars Upper School (62.6)
- Cedars Upper School (45.2)
- Vandyke Upper School and Community College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 13 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- VANDYKE UPPER SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1440
- Pupils
- 1507
- Boys
- 767
- Girls
- 740
- FSM %
- 14.80
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1507 | 767 | 740 | 1440 | 14.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1509 | 739 | 770 | 1440 | 15.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1436 | 720 | 716 | 1440 | 12.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1436 | 720 | 716 | 1440 | 12.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1293 | 643 | 650 | 1136 | 10.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1099 | 551 | 548 | 1136 | 9.70 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.