Welcome to Sandy Secondary School

Sandy Secondary School Sixth Form: Nurturing Potential, Achieving ExcellenceOur Sixth Form offers a personal and ambitious educational experience. Despite our small size, we empower students to excel, leading them to successful careers, high-level apprenticeships, and prestigious university placements.Our dedicated Sixth Form facilities include a spacious study area, common room, cafeteria, and garden. Students also have access to various resources, from art and photography studios to science labs and computer suites.We encourage independent learning, allowing students to manage their additional study time. Our security system ensures safety while granting access to facilities. We are committed to your success and provide robust support systems.Joining our Sixth Form means becoming part of a dynamic environment where professionals challenge, support, and develop students. We focus on academic excellence and personal growth.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Foundation school

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,214 Total

No. of Boys

623 (51.3%)

No. of Girls

591 (48.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

17.3%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

1.14%

A*/A grades

7.95%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

80%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:45%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:31%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:2%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:2%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

38%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:90%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:48%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:10%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 13, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 4

Half Term 2

May 25 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holidays

Mar 28 - Apr 12

May Bank Holiday

May 4 - May 4

Spring Bank Holiday

May 25 - May 25


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Enrichment Activities

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Sixth Form life is not just about studying academic subjects. We want you to develop as a person as well. To this end we offer a number of enrichment opportunities.

The Sixth Form Council
you could have a role helping to shape the future of Sandy Secondary School Sixth Form.
Extended Project Qualification
This is a research-based project of your own choice, highly valued by many universities and employers as it showcases your independent learning skills.
LIBF
London Institute of Banking and Finance qualification based around business. If you are interested in a career in business or finance then this could be for you.
Student Mentoring
an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to help others – again this could be for you if you are thinking of a career in teaching or any of the caring professions.
Reading Scheme
helping younger students who find reading more difficult. This could be for you if you are thinking of a career in teaching or any of the caring professions.

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed