Is Sandy Secondary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 June 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 10th of 26 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sandy Secondary School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Sandy Secondary School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 41.4 (England: 46.2). 35.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Sandy Secondary School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Sandy Secondary School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sandy Secondary School

Engayne Avenue, Sandy, SG19 1BL

Local ranking10th of 26 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1095

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 24 June 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 24 June 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 41.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 35.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 59.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 207

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 81.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 6.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Higher education: 38.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 48.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

31.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

34.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 12.5% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.3
16-18 Cohort: 123

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1214
Boys: 637 (51%)
Girls: 622 (49%)
Capacity: 1095 (115% full)
SEND: 30.1%
FSM Eligible: 20.2%
EAL: 2.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.1%
SEN Support: 23.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 87.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,839/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.3%
White Other: 3.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 1.7%
Black African: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Black Caribbean: 0.8%

85.3%

White British

3.6%

White Other

2.5%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01767680598

office@sandysecondaryschool.com

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Engayne Avenue

Sandy, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 109669
UKPRN: 10005675
Establishment No.: 4078
Trust: Pinnacle Trust

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