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Vandyke Upper School
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Vandyke Upper School
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- Leighton-Linslade LU7 3DY
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| Previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Vandyke Upper School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 1503 students from age 13-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Vandyke Sixth Form is a place where students can strive for their full potential and get help in doing so.
High expectations, outstanding teaching, high-quality assistance and supervision, and strict monitoring are key components that contribute to Vandyke's sixth form's success.
We anticipate them to be driven by ambition, self-motivation, resilience, integrity, and respect, and to strive for both academic and personal greatness.
At Vandyke, we encourage and even demand that sixth-form students ASPIRE and set lofty goals.
Academic ambition and the development of other crucial abilities and qualities are two things we want from all of our students.
We anticipate them to have high expectations for our school, the Sixth Form in particular, and to contribute to enhancing Vandyke Upper School's stellar reputation.
We anticipate that each of our students will become independent learners who exercise self-direction and accountability for their own learning and development.
To the extent possible, students must spend at least 5 hours per subject each week working independently outside of class.
We anticipate a lot of effort from our students both during class and during independent study time.
We want our students to be dependable and trustworthy and to always act honourably, regardless of what their classmates may think.
In addition to supporting sixth form students in becoming excellent role models, this sets an example for younger students.
We want children to respect themselves and show respect for everyone in the school and the larger community.
They should strive for perfection in all that they do, according to us.
to achieve their full potential.
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High expectations, outstanding teaching, high-quality assistance and supervision, and strict monitoring are key components that contribute to Vandyke's sixth form's success.
We anticipate them to be driven by ambition, self-motivation, resilience, integrity, and respect, and to strive for both academic and personal greatness.
At Vandyke, we encourage and even demand that sixth-form students ASPIRE and set lofty goals.
Academic ambition and the development of other crucial abilities and qualities are two things we want from all of our students.
We anticipate them to have high expectations for our school, the Sixth Form in particular, and to contribute to enhancing Vandyke Upper School's stellar reputation.
We anticipate that each of our students will become independent learners who exercise self-direction and accountability for their own learning and development.
To the extent possible, students must spend at least 5 hours per subject each week working independently outside of class.
We anticipate a lot of effort from our students both during class and during independent study time.
We want our students to be dependable and trustworthy and to always act honourably, regardless of what their classmates may think.
In addition to supporting sixth form students in becoming excellent role models, this sets an example for younger students.
We want children to respect themselves and show respect for everyone in the school and the larger community.
They should strive for perfection in all that they do, according to us.
to achieve their full potential.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 13-18 | 13-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | 18.8 | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 27.43% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 43.24% | 45.19% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 24.52% | 24.79% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 8.43% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 12.62% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.25 | 2.57 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 93.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 252 | 167 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 90.25% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 33.31% | 34.05% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 34.31% | 30.7% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 2.44% | 10.42% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 20% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.88% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 7 | 32.78% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 4 | 48.94% | 43.32% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 28.94% | 25.72% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 9.39% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 2 | 14.72% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.43% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 167 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.43% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 30.86% | 33.37% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 34% | 31.09% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.14% | 8.47% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 19.57% | 11.15% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.36% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 11 | 27.39% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 3 | 44.17% | 42.54% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 29% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 1 | 9.11% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 3 | 13.61% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.42 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 85.69% | 84.85% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 258 | 176 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 73.08% | 73.87% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 25.92% | 28.39% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 36.15% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.38% | 9.1% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.77% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.31% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.62% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 27.89% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 42.56% | 43.01% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 24% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 9.67% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 10.78% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 84.85% | 85.17% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 231 | 186 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 77.69% | 58.13% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 26% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 36% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.23% | 8.99% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.85% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.85% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.47 | 31.45 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.65 | 32.37 | 32.42 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.6% | 11.32% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 123 | 111 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 53.1% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.4% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 26.7% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 8.4% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.43 2 | 29.09 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.35 2 | 26.96 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.7% | 8.47% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 110 | 130 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 52.56% | 57.24% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 11.89% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 27.78% | 21.01% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 5.44% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.88 2 | 27.73 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.00 1 | 29.24 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 10.09% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 22.89% | 31.74% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.78% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 17.78% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.44% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.55 | 22.38 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.51 | 25.62 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.2% | 8.09% | 12.58% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 24.78% | 36.46% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.89% | 6.36% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 21.56% | 20.07% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.24% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 2nd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 20th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 3rd Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 21st Jul 2024 |
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