[2] During the Ofsted inspection that took place in December 2006, Vandyke Upper School achieved a Grade 2 (Good) rating.

[citation needed] Since this inspection, Ofsted have upgraded the school back to a `good` rating.

For several years Vandyke has been a participant of the Rock Challenge, a dance and drama event promoting healthy lifestyles amongst pupils.

Twelve more computers went to an NGO, the Link Development Community, also of Uganda, who work to improve education within the country.

[12] This is a new type of school that, while still being part of the local authority, has the opportunity to be supported by a Charitable Trust.