Sandlings Primary School
Woodbridge, IP12 3TD · Suffolk · primary school
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27th of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 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 the 2,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sandlings Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Bible Club, gymnastics, and multi-sports, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 82 pupils against a stated capacity of 266. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sandlings Primary School
Overview
Sandlings Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school with a "caring, nurturing, family feel" where pupils are "delighted to see friends" and behave exceptionally well. Leaders have ensured the curriculum allows pupils to build successfully on prior learning, particularly supporting those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "confident attitudes to learning," are "polite, considerate members of the community," and take pride in looking out for others.
- The curriculum is "carefully designed to meet the needs of the school community," including effective adaptations for new arrivals and pupils with SEND.
- Staff possess "strong knowledge about the subjects they teach" and are skilled at checking what pupils know and remember.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a "well thought out" phonics curriculum that helps pupils become "confident, fluent readers."
- Governors undertake their responsibilities "extremely well," and staff value support that ensures their workload is manageable.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, pupils do not always apply subject-specific vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation effectively in their writing, meaning their work "lacks precision."
Safeguarding
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 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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