Robert Peel Primary School
Dapifer Drive, Sandy, SG19 1QJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Robert Peel Primary School is a primary school in Sandy for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. It ranks 23rd of 47 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 May 2025, report published 15 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
Pupils flourish in this friendly primary school. It provides highly effective pastoral support for pupils. Relationships throughout the school are built on trust. As a result, pupils feel safe and happy. They love coming to school. One pupil, echoing many others, described feeling 'safe and cared for' when arriving at school. The school's high expectations for behaviour are clear and consistently applied. Pupils are very well behaved and show kindness towards their peers. They are courteous and extremely polite. Pupils know that unkind behaviour will not be tolerated. Pupils access a broad curriculum. In lessons, pupils pay close attention to their teachers. They enjoy learning and work hard. They learn and achieve well. The school is committed to helping pupils become well-rounded, empathetic citizens. There are many opportunities for pupils to thrive outside the classroom. Pupils enjoy taking part in an extensive range of clubs, educational visits and events, like the recent Victory in Europe Day picnic. Pupils visit places of interest such as museums and historical landmarks. These visits help extend their knowledge of their local area and beyond. The school puts a strong emphasis on learning about and valuing diversity. Pupils are proud that the school is inclusive and everyone is treated equally.
What the school should improve
- Because of the recent curriculum changes in some foundation subjects, teachers do not have sufficient subject expertise to deliver some subject curriculums to a consistently high standard. This means that sometimes pupils struggle to achieve the intended learning outcomes. The school should ensure that staff have the subject knowledge and skills to deliver the intended curriculum effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
53 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
386 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Robert Peel Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laburnum Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Maple Tree Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| John Donne Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 29% met the expected standard |
| Moggerhanger Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Pinnacle Trust
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Liesl Ganney
- Phone
- 01767681185
- Address
- Dapifer Drive, Sandy, SG19 1QJ
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 109522
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.