Located in Sandy, Sandy Secondary School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Sandy Secondary School currently has around 1214 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 19.8% 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 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 47% who stay in school sixth forms and 35% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Engayne Avenue, Sandy, SG19 1BL |
| Website: | https://www.sandysecondaryschool.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01767680598 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Karen Hayward |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 109669 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1095 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1214 |
| Number of Boys: | 623 |
| Number of Girls: | 591 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.80% | 1030 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 44 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 30 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 24 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 21 |
| African | 1.70% | 21 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Tree Primary School Hawk Drive , SG19 2WA | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Peel Primary School Dapifer Drive , SG19 1QJ | - not rated | 643 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laburnum Primary School Laburnum Road , SG19 1HQ | 1out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laburnum Primary School Laburnum Road , SG19 1HQ | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School Ivel Road , SG19 1AX | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 0 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 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandye Place Middle School Park Road , SG19 1JD | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.