St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
URN: 109604 • Sandy SG19 1AX
Overview
- Name
- St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
- URN
- 109604
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anita Whitehurst (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01767680692
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ivel Road, Sandy SG19 1AX
Summary
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School is a mixed voluntary controlled primary school located in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 196 pupils and a capacity of 270. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that supports the holistic development of each child, fostering academic, physical, and spiritual growth. The ethos emphasizes inclusivity, resilience, and respect, aiming to prepare students not only for their next educational steps but for life beyond school.
The curriculum at St Swithun's is designed to engage students with enriching learning opportunities, including a specialist provision for children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in Chestnut Class. This provision aims to integrate students into mainstream education while addressing their individual needs through tailored support and a secure learning environment.
St Swithun's values its community ties and encourages parental involvement. The school welcomes visits and inquiries, reflecting its commitment to transparency and collaboration with families to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.
The curriculum at St Swithun's is designed to engage students with enriching learning opportunities, including a specialist provision for children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in Chestnut Class. This provision aims to integrate students into mainstream education while addressing their individual needs through tailored support and a secure learning environment.
St Swithun's values its community ties and encourages parental involvement. The school welcomes visits and inquiries, reflecting its commitment to transparency and collaboration with families to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School (72.0)
- Maple Tree Primary School (60.9)
- Gamlingay First School (60.2)
- Potton Primary School (56.5)
- Gamlingay Village Primary (56.4)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 196
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 16.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 196 | 113 | 83 | 270 | 16.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 227 | 124 | 103 | 270 | 17.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 215 | 106 | 109 | 270 | 13.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 215 | 106 | 109 | 270 | 13.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 229 | 118 | 111 | 270 | 13.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 236 | 121 | 115 | 270 | 14.10 |
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