Sandfield Primary School
Guildford, GU1 4DT · Surrey · primary school
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36th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.1/10 against 3,865 of them, against 8.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sandfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Time for Me club and participate in Cross Country, Netball, Football, and Dodgeball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the Time for Me club?
What Ofsted said about Sandfield Primary School
Overview
Sandfield Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment. Leaders and staff maintain high expectations, fostering a strong sense of community where pupils are proud of their achievements and feel safe. The curriculum is well developed in key areas, though some subjects require further refinement to ensure clear sequencing and progression.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as ‘determined to try their best’ and benefit from a ‘strong sense of community’ that celebrates diversity.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils being ‘respectful and polite’, ensuring they can ‘concentrate well in lessons’ and bullying is rare.
- Reading provision is effective, supported by a ‘well-sequenced phonics programme’ and a culture where teachers inspire children to ‘love books’.
- Staff skilfully adapt teaching to develop vocabulary and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), building their ‘confidence and fluency’.
- Mathematics is ‘well structured’, with staff checking understanding carefully before moving learning on.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in a few subjects is ‘not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced’, meaning pupils are not helped to link new learning to prior knowledge.
- Some subject leaders lack an accurate understanding of what Reception children know, hampering learning progression into key stage 1.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving high-quality training and reporting concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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