St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
Address: Ivel Road
Town/City: Sandy
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: SG19 1AX
Telephone Number: 01767 680692
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Riverbank Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Anita Whitehurst
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 172 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 64% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.1%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 109604
DfE Number: 823/3012
UKPRN: 10069832
UPRN: 10000799266
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: North Bedfordshire (E14001384)
Electoral Ward: Sandy (E05014420)
Diocese: CE32(Diocese of St Albans)

Easting & Northing: 517508E, 248914N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 7' 36.08" N 0° 17' 5.06" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4PG8+M4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Robert Peel Primary School (0.8km)
  2. Laburnum Primary School (0.8km)
  3. Sandy Secondary School (1.4km)
  4. Maple Tree Primary School (1.8km)
  5. John Donne Church of England Primary School (3.2km)
  6. Moggerhanger Primary School (3.3km)
  7. Caldecote Church of England Academy (3.3km)
  8. Northill CofE Academy (3.5km)
  9. Everton Heath Primary School (3.7km)
  10. Edward Peake CofE VC School (4.0km)
Associated schools

Same federation

Governors

  • Mrs Elizabeth Adams - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 September 2025.
  • Mrs Samantha Bradbury - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Rev Jodie Brown - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Rev Graham Buckle - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Mr Simon Challis - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
  • Mrs Bridget Fordham - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
  • Mrs Jane Godley - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Mrs Clare Little - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
  • Mr Colin Lloyd - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Mrs Diane Osborne - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Diane Osborne - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Parker - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Mrs Susan Jane Sutton - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Mrs Anita Whitehurst - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2011 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).