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St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
Ivel Road, Sandy SG19 1AX
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Central Bedfordshire). It has about 220 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In December 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Attainment and Attendance.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment: Below average. Maths attainment is poor, reading is about average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is below average and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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