Robert Peel Primary School, Sandy
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Robert Peel is a warm, caring school where children feel valued and safe. The school excels at developing well-rounded, thoughtful young people who understand the importance of respect, diversity and community. Beyond strong teaching in core subjects, the school offers extensive enrichment opportunities that help pupils thrive both academically and personally.
Key Strengths
- Strong early reading provision with well-trained staff and effective daily phonics sessions - most pupils read well
- Exceptional provision for pupils with special educational needs, with personalised support helping them achieve well
- Outstanding personal development opportunities including leadership roles, learning about diversity, and developing empathy and community engagement
- Consistently high standards of behaviour and kindness among pupils, supported by clear expectations and the 'golden rules'
- Good progress in literacy and numeracy skills across the school
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers in some foundation subjects need more subject expertise to deliver the new curriculum consistently well
- Teachers do not always break down learning carefully enough in foundation subjects, which hampers some pupils' progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Author visits, buddy reading, clubs, educational visits, museum visits, historical landmark visits, Victory in Europe Day picnic
Robert Peel Primary School is a friendly primary school where pupils flourish and feel safe. The school provides highly effective pastoral support and maintains high expectations for behaviour, with pupils achieving well across a broad curriculum.
At a Glance
26.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
39 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 81% to 72%. Maths has improved from 73% to 79%. Writing has declined from 72% to 66%.
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
25.2
Infant (KS1)
25.2
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
386 pupils
420 capacity
34 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sandy
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sandy
Admissions Demand - Central Bedfordshire
Places available
4,163
Applications
3,574
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
97.0%
Primary admissions across Central Bedfordshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.34022%
Overall absence
15.48387%
Persistent absence
310
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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