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St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
Goodgraded 08/12/2022Ages 3–11196 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Sandy, within the Central Bedfordshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 196 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/12/2022, St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Sandy can view St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 08/12/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)41%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)4%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score100
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake15.7%
Free school meals15.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled82%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.6%
Attendance94.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence12.7%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Sandy
All schools in Sandy →Robert Peel Primary School0.5 miLaburnum Primary SchoolInadequate · 0.5 miSandy Secondary School0.8 miMaple Tree Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miCaldecote Church of England AcademyGood · 2.0 miJohn Donne Church of England Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 2.0 mi
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