The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Anita Whitehurst (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ivel Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School?
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School take?
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School?
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School is in Sandy, SG19 1AX, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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