Cedars Upper School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 13-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mentmore Road Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2AE |
| Phone | 01525219300 |
| Reference Number | 137462 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 948 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.94%
Girls: 53.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 106 | 127 | 233 |
| 10 | 105 | 114 | 219 |
| 11 | 121 | 122 | 243 |
| 12 | 59 | 76 | 135 |
| 13 | 54 | 64 | 118 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.3% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| African | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-06-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-19 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-10-05 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2017-10-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-09-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2011-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Cedars Upper School | ||
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2006-11-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2006-11-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Destinations after GCSE's
Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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0.8 miles |
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The Mary Bassett Lower School
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0.85 miles |
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Southcott Lower School
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1.01 miles |
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Greenleas School
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1.16 miles |
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1.2 miles |
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1.33 miles |
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1.35 miles |
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1.4 miles |
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1.75 miles |
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1.86 miles |
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1.92 miles |
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Heathwood Lower School
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2.06 miles |
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Overstone Combined School
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2.17 miles |
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2.79 miles |
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Stanbridge Lower School
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3.38 miles |
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