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Sandy Secondary School

State school · Sandy, SG19 1BL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,214 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,214 ·
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire Council

Headteacher

Head

Miss Karen Hayward

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Potton Middle School 21 %
Robert Peel Primary School 21 %
Maple Tree Primary School 13 %
Laburnum Primary School 12 %
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School 11 %
OtherUnkn 5 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
John Donne Church of England Primary School 4 %
Moggerhanger Primary School 4 %
Everton Heath Primary School 2 %
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy 2 %
Edward Peake CofE VC School 2 %
Biggleswade Academy 1 %
Roxton Church of England Academy 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
51%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
40.3%
LA avg.
40.3%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
26.42
LA avg.
31.50
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
88
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

5.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
24 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,214
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Engayne Avenue
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1BL
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Telephone: 01767 680598

Email: office@sandyupper.net

Website: https://www.sandysecondaryschool.com

Local authority: Central Bedfordshire Council

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School data & information Sandy Secondary School Engayne Avenue, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL
1,214 Pupil numbers
19.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
88 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
40.3%
LA avg.
40.3%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.10
LA avg.
42.30
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.24 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 4
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 192 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 105 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 191 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 192 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 3
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 4
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
5.3%
LA avg.
11.6%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
26.42
LA avg.
31.50
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 7 C
Physics GCE A level 9 C
Mathematics GCE A level 9 B
English Literature GCE A level 8 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 6 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Sandy Secondary School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

5.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
24 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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