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Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford MK45 2NU
Redborne Upper School and Community College is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,620 boys and girls aged between 13 and 18. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Attendance.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is above average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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