Sandford Primary School
Winscombe, BS25 5PA · North Somerset · primary school
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10th of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.7/10 against 3,769 of them, against 8.1/10 nationally. 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sandford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 131 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sandford Primary School
Overview
Sandford Primary School is described as a "happy school" where "positive relationships are at the heart" of the community. Pupils feel "safe and nurtured," enjoy learning, and demonstrate good behaviour through established routines and peer support systems.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, learn the intended content through effective adaptations.
- A "well-sequenced phonics programme" supports early reading, with leaders successfully addressing previous dips in outcomes through a new reading curriculum.
- Staff possess "secure subject knowledge" and use strategies like 'Hug-closer' groups to address misconceptions and gaps in understanding.
- The school promotes inclusion effectively, helping pupils develop "understanding and compassion" for others and an awareness of discrimination.
- Governors and trustees "fulfil their statutory duties well," using clear structures to challenge and support the school accurately.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the curriculum is "variable in quality across the school," meaning pupils learn better in some subjects than others.
- The school must ensure agreed teaching strategies are used "securely and consistently" so that pupils learn well across the entire curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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
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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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