Located in Sandy, Robert Peel Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Robert Peel Primary School currently has around 399 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 27.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dapifer Drive, Sandy, SG19 1QJ |
| Website: | www.robertpeelprimaryschool.org |
| Telephone: | 01767681185 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Liesl Ganney |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109522 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 399 |
| Number of Boys: | 196 |
| Number of Girls: | 203 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.70% | 310 |
| Other White | 4.50% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.80% | 15 |
| African | 3.00% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 8 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.00% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Peel Primary School Dapifer Drive , SG19 1QJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laburnum Primary School Laburnum Road , SG19 1HQ | - not rated | 578 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laburnum Primary School Laburnum Road , SG19 1HQ | 1out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School Ivel Road , SG19 1AX | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Tree Primary School Hawk Drive , SG19 2WA | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Secondary School Engayne Avenue , SG19 1BL | - not rated | 643 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandye Place Academy Park Road , SG19 1JD | - not rated | 693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandye Place Middle School Park Road , SG19 1JD | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.