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Cedars Upper School
Goodgraded 19/04/2023Ages 13–181,055 pupilsDoes not apply
Cedars Upper School is a secondary school for pupils aged 13 to 18 in Leighton Buzzard, within the Central Bedfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,055 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/04/2023, Cedars Upper School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Leighton Buzzard can view Cedars Upper School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/04/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence20.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher21.2England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS93%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals13.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 848.5
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths50%
Grade 4+ English & maths78%
EBacc entry40%
EBacc average point score4.32
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 35.6
Value added+0.11Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.2
Retention99%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Leighton Buzzard
All schools in Leighton Buzzard →Linslade SchoolGood · 0.1 miLinslade Lower SchoolGood · 0.8 miLeighton Middle SchoolGood · 0.7 miPulford CofE VA Lower SchoolGood · 0.7 miThe Mary Bassett Lower SchoolGood · 0.9 miSouthcott Lower SchoolGood · 1.0 mi
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