St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
73%
Capacity
196
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anita Whitehurst, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12326th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 34 in Central Bedfordshire.
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 14 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School include Forest School, Library, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Cross Country, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Gardening, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Ivel Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1AX |
| Headteacher | Anita Whitehurst |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.5% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 270 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12326th of 13,686
Nationally
1396th of 1,612
In East of England
28th of 34
In Central Bedfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
41%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ivel Road, Sandy
Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1AX
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