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Sandy Secondary School
Engayne Avenue, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.9 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,214
Capacity
1,095
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 76% nationally for Attainment 8. A commendable 63% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 70% participate in the EBacc, indicating a strong academic focus. However, parent satisfaction sits at 76%, and only 59% of students progress to university, with just 7% attending top-third institutions, suggesting areas for improvement in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.8 | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 32% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 70% | Top 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 47% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 54 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (158 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
82%
School has high expectations
80%
My child makes good progress
77%
School supports development
77%
I'd recommend this school
76%
Behaviour is good
74%
Progress is communicated
74%
School keeps me informed
69%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.13784, -0.29027 · SG19 1BL
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109669
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandy Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
Sandy Secondary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is Sandy Secondary School a good school?
Sandy Secondary School scores 29.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sandy Secondary School?
Based on 158 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sandy Secondary School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sandy Secondary School in GCSEs?
Sandy Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.8. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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