Redborne Upper School and Community College

About Redborne Upper School and Community College

Redborne Upper School and Community College is an academy converter in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 13–18. It has 1,592 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 (2025/26). 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 13–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,592 / 1,418 (112%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 July 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Flitwick Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU

Phone

01525404462

Headteacher

Olly Button

Website

http://redbornecommunitycollege.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Redborne Upper School and Community College?

Redborne Upper School and Community College is an academy converter in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 13–18.

How many pupils does Redborne Upper School and Community College have?

Redborne Upper School and Community College has 1,592 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Redborne Upper School and Community College's Ofsted rating?

Redborne Upper School and Community College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

How does Redborne Upper School and Community College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Redborne Upper School and Community College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 in 2025/26.

Is Redborne Upper School and Community College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Redborne Upper School and Community College is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Redborne Upper School and Community College?

Redborne Upper School and Community College is located at Flitwick Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU.