Vandyke Upper School Catchment Area
Vandyke Upper School is a academy converter secondary school in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 13–18, with 1507 pupils, and a capacity of 1440 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
13–18
Age range
1,507
Pupils
1,440
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Vandyke Upper School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Vandyke Upper School 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.
Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →Vandyke Upper School — School Information
- Full address
- Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DY
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 13–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 14.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137169
Other Secondary Schools in Leighton Buzzard
If Vandyke Upper School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Vandyke Upper School
Is Vandyke Upper School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Vandyke Upper School currently has 1507 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1440 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Vandyke Upper School? ▾
Admission to Vandyke Upper School 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 Vandyke Upper School cover? ▾
Vandyke Upper School is a secondary school in Leighton Buzzard, 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 Vandyke Upper School? ▾
Vandyke Upper School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.