Redborne Upper School and Community College Catchment Area
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.
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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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- 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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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.