Redborne Upper School and Community College

Secondary
Academy
Ages 13 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2NUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Redborne Upper School and Community College is a secondary school in Bedford for ages 13 to 18. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. It ranks 6th of 13 secondary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 July 2024, report published 10 September 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

393 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.6

46.6, 0.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths44.8%

44.8%, 0.6 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths69.2%

69.2%, 4.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc22.9%

22.9%, 17.6 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.89

3.89, 0.2 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

178 students

Average point score per A level entry33.17

33.17, 1.83 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,657 pupils on roll, with places for 1,418

Eligible for free school meals12.5%

12.5%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.7%

3.7%, 17.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.6%

10.6%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Redborne Upper School and Community College

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Harlington Upper School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.8
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College	4 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Wixams Academy	5 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 47.5
Wootton Academy	6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 44.3
Kempston Academy	6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 40.3

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
Age range: 13 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Olly Button
Phone: 01525404462
Website: redbornecommunitycollege.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2NU
Local authority: Central Bedfordshire
URN: 136559

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.