Sandy Secondary School
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Attainment 8 of 40.8 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 40.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.24
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.43, -0.04]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 184 | 40.8 | — | 54.3% | 70.1% | 3.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 196 | 43.1 | -0.24 | 55.1% | 79.1% | 4.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 188 | 42.8 | +0.08 | 54.0% | 78.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 176 | 41.9 | -0.33 | 54.0% | 74.0% | 3.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 109669 |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Foundation school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Karen Hayward |
| Trust | Pinnacle Trust |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SG19 1BL |
| Latest pupils | 184 |
| FSM eligible | 19.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Engayne Avenue, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL
https://www.sandysecondaryschool.com/View local authority page1767680598| DfE number | 4078 |
| UKPRN | 10005675 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1900 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 21 Jul 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |