Redborne Upper School and Community College
Contact details for the school

School Name: Redborne Upper School and Community College
Address: Flitwick Road, Ampthill
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK45 2NU
Telephone Number: 01525 404462
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 13-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The Pyramid Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Olly Button
Capacity: 1418
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1657 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 117% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.3%

Location and administration

URN: 136559
DfE Number: 823/4003
UKPRN: 10033274
UPRN: 10000799336
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: Mid Bedfordshire (E14001359)
Electoral Ward: Ampthill (E05014394)

Easting & Northing: 503215E, 236706N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 1' 11.35" N 0° 29' 49.68" W
Plus Code: 9C4X2G93+W4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Firs Lower School (0.9km)
  2. Russell Lower School (1.0km)
  3. Alameda Middle School (1.1km)
  4. Templefield Lower School (1.6km)
  5. Woodland Middle School Academy (1.7km)
  6. Kingsmoor Lower School (1.8km)
  7. Flitwick Lower School (2.1km)
  8. Maulden Lower School (2.9km)
  9. Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (2.9km)
  10. Westoning Lower School (4.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Dr Richard A'Court - Member. Appointed on 22 November 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mr Charles Birtwisle - Member. Appointed on 8 July 2021 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mr Oliver Button - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mr Oliver Neil Button - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2019. Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mr Gavin Coombs - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Gavin Coombs - Trustee. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mrs Claire Crowther - Trustee. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mrs Claire Crowther - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2026.
  • Ms Christine Davies - Trustee. Appointed on 1 November 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mrs Christine Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr Alex Day - Trustee. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mr Alex Day - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2026.
  • Mr Barry Farbon - Member. Appointed on 23 November 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mr Andrew French - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 16 October 2017. Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Ms Victoria Hale - Trustee. Appointed on 8 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Professor Joe Morris - Trustee. Appointed on 25 March 2021 (Original (signatory) members). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mr Joseph Morris - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2029.
  • Mrs Donna Nunn - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2016 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Donna Nunn - Trustee. Appointed on 8 July 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mr Thomas Rance - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Smith - Trustee. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mr Chris Templeman - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 19 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Templeman - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 December 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mrs Beth Woodward - Trustee. Appointed on 8 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Woodward - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.