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Redborne Upper School and Community College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Redborne Upper School and Community College is a academy converter secondary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 13–18, with 1592 pupils, and a capacity of 1418 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

13–18

Age range

1,592

Pupils

1,418

Capacity

112%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Redborne Upper School and Community College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Redborne Upper School and Community College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Central Bedfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1592 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1418 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Redborne Upper School and Community College — School Information

Full address
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2NU
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
13–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13.8% of pupils
DfE URN
136559

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If Redborne Upper School and Community College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bedford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Redborne Upper School and Community College

Is Redborne Upper School and Community College oversubscribed?

Yes — Redborne Upper School and Community College currently has 1592 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1418 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Redborne Upper School and Community College?

Admission to Redborne Upper School and Community College is managed by Central Bedfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Redborne Upper School and Community College cover?

Redborne Upper School and Community College is a secondary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 13–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Redborne Upper School and Community College?

Redborne Upper School and Community College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.