# Cedars Upper School — Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom > School profile on SchoolBrowse, based on verified parent reviews. > HTML version: https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/leighton-buzzard/cedars-upper-school-13022 ## At a glance - **Type:** Secondary - **Parent rating:** 2.3/5 from 16 published reviews - **Principal:** Mr M Gibbs ## Contact - **Address:** Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire - **Phone:** 01525 219300 - **Website:** http://www.cedarsupper.org.uk/ - **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/leighton-buzzard/cedars-upper-school-13022 ## About Cedars Upper School is a proud community of established, expert staff and inspiring, aspirational and curious young learners who work together to ensure we are a caring and supportive place to learn. ## Official rankings - **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Apr 2023 - **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2023 - **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2023 - **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Apr 2023 - **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Apr 2023 ## Recent parent reviews - **1/5** — Catastrophe about to happen: This school does not follow policy or procedure. They have no regard for safeguarding or a child’s well being. This school will cause a catastrophic event to a young person if they are not made to operate within the guidelines from Ofsted and the Department of Education. *(Apr 2024)* - **1/5** — Bad leadership, quality of teaching and overall environment: I am a parent currently seeking an alternative school. I have never come across such indifference from a leadership team on unacceptable behaviour both by students and staff. The quality of teaching is low and students from different cultures are discriminated against. Staff have no interest in supporting the children’s well-being or education, and even worse cause serious issues. Avoid if you can. *(Nov 2023)* - **1/5** — Horrible school do not recommend: Very negligent, old fashioned and hypocritical school, Rules are far too strict and oblivious plus the entire uniform conduct is too unreliable and unrealistic, Year 11 girls toilet door taken away?!?!? A complete breach of privacy and toilet privileges stripped due to certain individuals decisions downright appalling, Teachers swearing and using petty and childish behaviour to get back at students for their incompetence is a absolute abuse of authority!! *(Jul 2023)* - **1/5** — Horrible: Very negligent, old fashioned and hypocritical school, Rules are too strict and the whole overview is just horrible. Year 11 Girls school door taken away?!? And toilet privileges stripped due to certain individuals decisions downright appalling. Teachers swearing and using petty behaviours to get back at students absolute abuse of authority!! *(Jul 2023)* - **5/5** — Excellent facilities and support: I'm really impressed with the school's facilities, especially the 3G pitch and refurbished science labs. My child is also thriving from the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The school's values of being creative, engaged, and determined really shine through in their approach to education. Overall, a fantastic school with a strong sense of community. *(Sep 2022)* - **5/5** — Fantastic teachers and ethos: I've been overwhelmed by the level of support and care shown to my child by the teachers. The school's ethos of 'Achieving Excellence' is really evident in the way the staff nurture and challenge the students. My child has grown so much academically and personally since joining the school. I couldn't recommend Cedars Upper enough! *(Jun 2022)* - **2/5** — Unsupportive staff: They do have a range of options that other schools do not have so good in that aspect but they do not at all care for the students well being, as a former student, i must admit my time there wasn't the best, most of the teachers weren't kind in anyway and bullying is a problem that goes ignored, I've had many bad experiences, so have many others and if you're a parents considering sending your child to this school or you're somebody considering this school for yourself then i DO NOT recommend, e… *(Jan 2022)* - **1/5** — Not a school for you: Not the school for you or for me. I have bad mental health problems and the school do not care and are quite rude. I was told that It didn't matter because everyone has bad days and that there's nothing wrong with me.snd that they really didn't care. They misused my pronouns too out of spite. I am diagnosed with severe depression and as a former student this did not help at the fact they made negative comments about me and my wellbeing. *(Jan 2022)* - **1/5** — Worst school ever don't go its downgrading: Absolutely horrible school staff and reception are not supportive at all. Reception are rude to you and tell you you have no problems and they don't care about you.they tell you nobody cares about your anxiety. Worst school ever make rude comments about your mental health and are very downgrading. Would not reccomend. Unless you want to cry at the hands of a receptionist and have an anxiety attack because of staff telling you that your Worthless and downgrading you *(Jan 2022)* - **5/5** — Amazing sports facilities and opportunities: As an active family, we're thrilled with the school's sports facilities and the opportunities available for my child to participate in sports teams and events. The school's partnership with Luton Town Football Academy is also a great bonus. Overall, a fantastic school that offers something for everyone! *(Dec 2021)* ## Other schools in Leighton Buzzard - [Hockliffe Lower School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/leighton-buzzard/hockliffe-lower-school-23105) — 4.8/5 (3 reviews) - [Gilbert Inglefield Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/leighton-buzzard/gilbert-inglefield-academy-13438) — 4.8/5 (3 reviews) - [The Rushmere Park Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/leighton-buzzard/the-rushmere-park-academy-20460) — 4.7/5 (3 reviews) - [St Leonards CE Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/leighton-buzzard/st-leonards-ce-academy-24398) — 4.7/5 (3 reviews) - [Dovery Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/leighton-buzzard/dovery-academy-22488) — 4.6/5 (3 reviews) - [Stanbridge Lower School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/leighton-buzzard/stanbridge-lower-school-3846) --- Source: SchoolBrowse (https://schoolbrowse.com) — reviews and ratings are user-submitted by parents. 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