Sandgate Primary School
Folkestone, CT20 3QU · Kent · primary school
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37th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 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 — 7.4/10 against 4,209 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sandgate 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%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join piano, guitar, singing, brass, woodwind, and Rocksteady clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 419 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 new Ofsted report structure affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Sandgate Primary School
Overview
Sandgate Primary School is described as a welcoming and inclusive institution where pupils experience a strong sense of belonging. The report highlights that leaders have created a culture of high aspirations, ensuring pupils are very well prepared for the next stage of their education and life.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve consistently well in reading, writing, and mathematics, with work demonstrating "high expectations" for handwriting and spelling.
- Attendance is "consistently above the national average," supported by clear routines and tailored strategies for individual pupils.
- Behaviour is "extremely positive," with pupils demonstrating values such as courtesy, respect, and friendship; bullying is "extremely rare."
- The curriculum is "high-quality" and "ambitious," enriched by visits and outdoor learning like forest school, which accelerates learning and wellbeing.
- Inclusion is "highly successful," with staff expertly adapting teaching so all pupils, including those with special educational needs, can access the full curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should "sustain the effectiveness of their work" and continue to refine priorities to drive a "transformational impact for all pupils."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 95% |
| 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
—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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