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Our Specialism
 
In 2003, Sandy Upper School was designated as a Specialist Sports School. As a Specialist College, our aim is to raise achievement in every area of the school. Research has shown that all types of Specialist Schools add value to education in all subjects and that students achieve at higher levels than non-specialist schools. We have chosen the specialism of Sport because of its benefit to the wider community. There is no question of students needing to be good at sport to join us although we do address issues of sports mentoring and healthy eating as part of our plans.

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Being a Specialist School has brought many benefits to Sandy Upper School, including extension of our existing curriculum, training for staff and students, resources for departments, improvement in ICT and support for student athletes working at all levels.

In 2004 we were able to refurbish our Sports Hall and Squash Courts. In September 2005 the newly built Athletics Track and Fitness Gym were opened. These wil greatly enhance the school and community sporting facilities.