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Sandy Secondary School

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Sandy Secondary School

Engayne Avenue, Sandy, SG19 1BL

Foundation school
Pupils
1,214
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.8%
Attainment 8
40.8
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.6%
Basics 9-5
37.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
70.1%
EBacc APS
3.69
EBacc 9-5
12.0%
EBacc 9-4
22.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.64
A*-A Grades
16.1%
A*-B Grades
42.0%
AAB+ %
12.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 64 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Sandy Secondary School

Sandy Secondary School is a secondary school in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. The school has around 1,214 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Engayne Avenue, Sandy, SG19 1BL | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sandy Secondary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2025 — Good
  2. Jan 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Jul 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sandy Secondary School

What is Sandy Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandy Secondary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Sandy Secondary School's latest exam results?
Sandy Secondary School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sandy Secondary School located?
Sandy Secondary School is a secondary school in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire (SG19 1BL).
How many pupils attend Sandy Secondary School?
Sandy Secondary School has around 1,214 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sandy Secondary School with other schools?
View Sandy Secondary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Central Bedfordshire.