Sandy Secondary School
Engayne Avenue, Sandy, SG19 1BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sandy Secondary School is a secondary school in Sandy for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. It ranks 10th of 14 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 June 2025, report published 21 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 June 2025
Pupils here, no matter their needs, circumstances or challenges, are supported to achieve their best. The school is inclusive and puts pupils at the heart of every decision, ensuring that they have an education that is right for them. The school is growing alongside its pupils, with many building projects underway. This has been carefully considered to cater for the needs of the pupils, but also to foster and develop their interests. Although academic outcomes are not yet strong for all pupils, the school has high expectations and is working hard to achieve these. Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour and show respect for one another. They are polite and respectful. Together, staff and pupils nurture a strong sense of community, where everyone feels valued and treated equally. Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe through a broad and well-rounded curriculum that addresses a range of key challenges that pupils may face. Pupils take comfort in knowing that trusted support is always accessible to them, which helps to foster a strong sense of confidence, safety and well-being.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
184 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
48 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,259 pupils on roll, with places for 1,095
Schools near Sandy Secondary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 59.1 |
| Edward Peake CofE VC School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 4% met the expected standard |
| Stratton School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 38.9 |
| Ernulf Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 40.3 |
| KWS School | 6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 3.4 |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Pinnacle Trust
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Karen Hayward
- Phone
- 01767680598
- Address
- Engayne Avenue, Sandy, SG19 1BL
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 109669
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.