Welcome to Sandy Secondary School
Sandy Secondary School Sixth Form: Nurturing Potential, Achieving Excellence
Our 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
View DetailsStaying in education
80%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
35%
School
70%
England
Higher Apprenticeships
4%
School
1%
England
Higher education or training
Top 3rd of higher education institutions
...of which Russell Group
...of which Oxford/Cambridge
Courses
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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
Start ApplicationPlanning ahead for school holidays 2025? Below are the Ealing term dates and the half-term dates 2024/25.
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Sixth Form Open Evening
Nov 13
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
Show all activitiesyou could have a role helping to shape the future of Sandy Secondary School Sixth Form.
This is a research-based project of your own choice, highly valued by many universities and employers as it showcases your independent learning skills.
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.
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.
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.
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About School
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |