Our Secondary Department supports learners from S1 to S4, providing a broad general education before progressing into the Senior Phase. We are proud of our National 5 pass rates, which sit above the national average.
Our approach is built on strong teacher-pupil relationships, small class sizes and a commitment to getting to know each learner as an individual.
Knowing our pupils as individual learners enables us to provide personalised support and bespoke learning pathways where required, helping every young person to achieve their potential. We recognise the value of strong partnerships in enriching learning and teaching, broadening opportunities and promoting wider achievement.
Through our curriculum and partnerships, we aim to develop pupils’ skills, confidence and aspirations, while providing access to relevant qualifications and experiences that prepare them for the world of work and their next steps beyond school.
Our Curricular Offer:
National 5 Skills for Work: Energy, Creative Industries, Sport & Rec, NPA Psychology
Science: Chemistry, Biology & Physics
Social Subjects: History, Modern Studies, Geography & RME
Technologies: Business Management, Admin & IT, Computing Science, Graph Comm, Technical
Modern Foreign Languages: French & Spanish
Expressive Arts: Music and Art & Design,
English & Mathematics:
Health & Wellbeing: Physical Education, Home Economics, PSE
School Day at Sandwick Secondary
Monday – Thursday: 8.50am – 3.40pm
Friday: 8.50am-2.00pm
Break: 10.30am-10.50am
Lunch: 12.30pm-1.10pm
Wider Achievement Opportunities
Through partnerships and opportunities beyond the classroom, learners can gain valuable experiences and qualifications that support their personal development and future pathways into further education, training and employment.
Our Catchment: Keeping Wir Bairns in the South Mainland
Future S1 Open Evening: Our annual event for prospective P6 and P7 pupils & families.
Youth Work at Sandwick
- Provides a friendly, accessible point of contact, based in the school daily.
- Offers advice, guidance and support in a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space.
- Connects young people with local services, activities and opportunities.
- Encourages young people to have their voices heard through pupil council & community level opportunities.
- Works in partnership with The King’s Trust to help young people access support, training and opportunities to build confidence and develop skills for the future.
DYW at Sandwick
- Supports young people in Sandwick to develop skills, confidence and experience for the world of work.
- Connects young people with local employers, training opportunities and potential career pathways.
- Encourages work experience, volunteering and employability skills to help prepare young people for future employment.
- Works with local partners to promote opportunities and help young people achieve their ambitions.
“They told us about careers, I didn’t know there would be so many options… I am kind of motivated now knowing what I need to get in my exams to hopefully get an apprenticeship, it makes me want to try harder… Meeting actual people who work in jobs help me feel excited for ‘what next’…” Pupil Voice 2026 Workplace Visits
