Vandyke Upper School
Details
| Age Range | 13-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Vandyke Road, LU7 3DY |
| School Website | www.vandyke.beds.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1525636700 |
| URN | 137169 |
School Census
| Total | 1503 |
| Girls/Boys | 784/719 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.2%/47.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 174 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 4.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/03/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/03/2015 | Good |
| 24/04/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 10/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 23 January 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 03 May 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 10 March 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 January 2014 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 22 October 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 April 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
| 17 October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 24.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.86 |
| Progress 8 | 0.02 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | 23% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.21 |
| Progress 8 | 0.21 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 67% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.25 |
| Progress 8 | 0.2 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 500 |
| As first preference | 397 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 329 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 327 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 440 |
| As first preference | 380 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 337 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 337 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 422 |
| As first preference | 349 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 334 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 334 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 460 |
| As first preference | 383 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 355 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 353 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 407 |
| As first preference | 343 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 336 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 336 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 387 |
| As first preference | 299 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 297 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 297 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 310 |
| As first preference | 225 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 229 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 277 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 214 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 258 |
| As first preference | 168 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 303 |
| As first preference | 201 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 277 |
| As first preference | 181 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 72% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 37% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.12 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Beaudesert Lower School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-9, Gender: Mixed
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The Rushmere Park Academy
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