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St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
Ivel Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AX, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.9 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
270
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commendable commitment to quality education. While 38% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, it's important to note that the higher standard achievement is currently at 0%. The school performs well compared to the national average, placing in the top 94% for expected standards, though there may be room for improvement in overall academic performance.
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Last inspected: 19 January 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.0%
Mixed W+Asian5.1%
Mixed W+B African3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.6%
Black African3.1%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Other2.6%
Asian Indian2.0%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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52.12605, -0.28489 · SG19 1AX
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109604
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stswithunssandy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 January 2017.
Is St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School a good school?
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School scores 10.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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