Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Central Bedfordshire (2025)
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Listed with official data; 10 schools in Central Bedfordshire, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- Primary Schools in Central Bedfordshire
- Secondary Schools in Central Bedfordshire
- State Schools in Central Bedfordshire
- Academies & Free Schools in Central Bedfordshire
- Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Central Bedfordshire
- Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Central Bedfordshire
- Largest Schools in Central Bedfordshire
- 167Samuel Whitbread AcademyShefford · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 35.9 (B-)
- 269Cedars Upper SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 35.6 (B-)
- 367Vandyke Upper SchoolLeighton Buzzard · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 35.0 (C+)
- 461Redborne Upper School and Community CollegeBedford · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 33.2 (C+)
- 541Sandy Secondary SchoolSandy · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 31.6 (C)
- 665Harlington Upper SchoolDunstable · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 31.4 (C)
- 757Etonbury AcademyArlesey · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 29.2 (C)
- 834Stratton SchoolBiggleswade · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 29.0 (C)
- 939Queensbury AcademyDunstable · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 28.9 (C)
- 1042Manshead Church of England AcademyLuton · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 27.4 (C-)
| # | School | Sector | A level APS | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Whitbread Academy Shefford · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 35.9 (B-) | 66.6 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 1,657 |
| 2 | Cedars Upper School Leighton Buzzard · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 35.6 (B-) | 68.7 Top 50% | 48.5 Attainment 8 | 1,135 |
| 3 | Vandyke Upper School Leighton Buzzard · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 35.0 (C+) | 66.5 Top 50% | 48.2 Attainment 8 | 1,517 |
| 4 | Redborne Upper School and Community College Bedford · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 33.2 (C+) | 60.9 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,657 |
| 5 | Sandy Secondary School Sandy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 31.6 (C) | 40.7 Lower 50% | 40.8 Attainment 8 | 1,259 |
| 6 | Harlington Upper School Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 31.4 (C) | 64.7 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 1,156 |
| 7 | Etonbury Academy Arlesey · Secondary · Ages 9–19 | Academy | 29.2 (C) | 56.5 Top 50% | 45.5 Attainment 8 | 1,158 |
| 8 | Stratton School Biggleswade · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 29.0 (C) | 34.4 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 917 |
| 9 | Queensbury Academy Dunstable · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 28.9 (C) | 39.3 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 1,093 |
| 10 | Manshead Church of England Academy Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 27.4 (C-) | 42.1 Lower 50% | 43.0 Attainment 8 | 1,134 |
Samuel Whitbread Academy in Shefford leads the 2025 list of sixth forms by a level results in Central Bedfordshire with A level APS 35.9 (B-). Of the 10 schools shown, 9 are academy, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East of England sixth forms by a level results league table, every school on the Central Bedfordshire page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best a levels school in Central Bedfordshire?
Samuel Whitbread Academy in Shefford, East of England ranks first among sixth forms by a level results in Central Bedfordshire with A level APS 35.9 (B-) (Pupils on roll: 1,657).
How are sixth forms by a level results in Central Bedfordshire ranked?
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.