The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 399
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 27.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- Pinnacle Trust
- Head
- Miss Liesl Ganney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Dapifer Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Robert Peel Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Robert Peel Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Robert Peel Primary School?
Robert Peel Primary School currently has 399 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Robert Peel Primary School take?
Robert Peel Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Robert Peel Primary School?
Robert Peel Primary School is in Sandy, SG19 1QJ, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Robert Peel Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Robert Peel Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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