Vandyke Upper School and Community College
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| School Type | Academy Converter Secondary |
|---|---|
| Admissions | Comprehensive |
| School Address | Vandyke Road |
| Leighton Buzzard | |
| LU7 3DY | |
| Phone |  01525 636700 |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| URL |  www.vandyke.beds.sch.uk... |
| Age Range | 13 - 18 |
| Total Pupils | 934 |
| School Gender | Mixed |
| Boy | Girl % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
- Gilbert Inglefield Academy(0.12 miles)
- Beaudesert Lower School(0.65 miles)
- Brooklands Middle School(0.76 miles)
- St George's Lower School(0.77 miles)
- Leedon Lower School(0.83 miles)
- Clipstone Brook Lower School(0.87 miles)
- Heathwood Lower School(0.9 miles)
- Dovery Down Lower School(0.99 miles)
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School Summary
Vandyke Upper School and Community College has 934 pupils, which places its total pupil count about average in the UK. The school has considerably more female than male students, with 54.8% girls and 45.2% boys. Academic attainment has long been linked with good attendance at school. A low 93.9% attendance rate for the school is below average for the country. Having a staff number comprising 67.7 members of staff, Vandyke Upper School and Community College has a higher than normal staff number. This School has a very low (pupil to teacher) ratio, which permits the teacher to give more focused attention in a smaller class size.
KS4 enables pupils to learn about a variety of subjects, some of which are compulsory under the national curriculum and others voluntary.
There is a growing reliance by higher educational institutions upon predicted grades at A Level when offering places to pupils. An average A Level score of 30.72 is just above the normal result for the country. They have a teacher`s salary of £39008 , which is approximately average for the country. Vandyke Upper School and Community College has 98.1% of pupils speaking English as a 1st language, which exceeds the countrywide average.
School Statistics
Gender Split
Gender Count By Age
| Total Pupils | 934 |
| Total Girls | 512 (54.8%) |
| Total Boys | 422 (45.2%) |
Attendance
| This School | Regional Avg | National Avg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pupil Average Attendance |
 |
93.9% | 95% | |
| Persistent Absence |
 |
16.2% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
School Staff Information
| This School | Regional Avg | National Avg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full-time Qualified Teacher Salary |  |
£39,008 | £35,952 | £37,569 |
| Pupil to Teacher Ratio |
 |
13.8 : 1 | 15.8 : 1 | 15.1 : 1 |
| Total Teachers in School | |
75 | 44.5 | 67.5 |
| Total Teaching Assistants |
|
17 | 16.9 | 19.4 |
| Total Support Staff |
|
30 | 18 | 26.5 |
| Total Full-time Teachers | |
67.7 | 40.6 | 62.3 |
| Total Full-time Teaching assistants | |
14.9 | 11.4 | 15.1 |
| Total Full-time Support Staff | |
23.2 | 14.3 | 22.1 |
Information About Last Year Pupils Leaving
| This School | Regional Avg | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Pupils Leaving Last Year |
254 | ||
 Those staying in Education |
96% (243) | 94.5% | 93.8% |
| Further Education College |
39% (99) | 36.7% | 39.1% |
| 6th Form |
53% (134) | 52.1% | 45.5% |
| Apprenticeships |
5% (13) | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| Higher Education Institute |
92% (233) | 91.2% | 89.5% |
Other Stats
| This School | Regional Avg | National Avg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Class Size |
17.2 | 20.7 | 20.3 | |
| Pupils where English is first Language |
|
98.1% (916) | 96.3% | 84.4% |
| Pupils with Special Educational Needs |
 |
1.6% (15) | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Pupils eligible for free school meals |
|
8.4% (127) | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Performance
GCSE/Key Stage 4 Results (2016)
Summary
| This School | Regional Avg | National Avg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total pupils at end of KS4 |
258 | |||
| Attainment 8 score |
|
50.9 | 49.8 | 49.7 |
| Average GCSE Grade |
|
C | C | C |
| Progress 8 measure |
0.06 | - | - |
| Year | This School | Regional Avg | National Avg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C |
2016 | |
56% | 58.1% | 55.2% |
| 2015 | |
58% | 59.1% | 55.1% | |
| 2014 | |
57% | 56.6% | 55.4% | |
| 2013 | |
58% | 58% | 62.1% |
| This School | Regional Avg | National Avg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils achieving more A*-C in English and Maths |
|
63% | 64.6% | 61% |
| Average number of GCSEs per pupil | |
9.1 | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Average number of GCSEs (incl. equivalents) per pupil |
|
9.4 | 9.9 | 9.2 |
Attainment Band
| This School | Regional Avg | National Avg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils starting KS4 in low prior attainment band |
|
18% | 27.8% | 27.2% |
| Pupils starting KS4 in middle prior attainment band |
|
25% | 52.2% | 53.8% |
| Pupils starting KS4 in high prior attainment band |
|
57% | 33.3% | 39.4% |
A Level Results (2016)
Summary
| This School | Regional Avg | National Avg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of A Level student at the end of year | |
247 | 234.2 | 189.2 |
| Average point score per A level entry (as grade) | |
C | C- | C |
| Average point score per A Level entry | |
30.72 | 28.8 | 31.8 |
| Average grade in best 3 A level | |
C | C | C+ |
| Average point score in best 3 A level entries | |
31.1 | 32.6 | 36 |
| Percentage of A levels pupils achieving AAB or better | |
11.4% | 10% | 19.7% |
Ofsted
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Ofsted have been inspecting schools on a regular basis since 2005. After a cursory warning period they undertake a thorough examination of the whole school. Inspectors will sit in on classes, assessing each teacher's teaching ability. They will also evaluate the way the current curriculum is implemented, and how the progress of each student is tracked throughout their tenure.
Each school is graded on a four point scale: 1 being outstanding, 2 being good, 3 means they require improvement, and 4 signifying inadequate. Those schools attaining an outstanding or good grade might not be re-inspected for as long as five years; while those receiving lower grades will be reassessed with greater frequency, with little or no notice prior to the inspectors arriving.
Ofsted Report for Vandyke Upper School and Community College on 10/03/2015
[View Full Report]| Inspection Date | 10/03/2015 - 11/03/2015 |
| Inspection Type | S5 1st Re-Inspection |
| Category of Concern | n/a |
Ofsted Report for Vandyke Upper School and Community College on 24/04/2013
[View Full Report]| Inspection Date | 24/04/2013 - 25/04/2013 |
| Inspection Type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of Concern | n/a |
Ofsted Report for Vandyke Upper School and Community College on 23/03/2010
[View Full Report]| Inspection Date | 23/03/2010 - 24/03/2010 |
| Inspection Type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of Concern | n/a |
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