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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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