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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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

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