Sandown Primary School and Nursery
Hastings, TN34 2AA · East Sussex · primary school
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12th of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 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 — 9.2/10 against 1,668 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sandown Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cross country and gardening clubs, or play football, tri golf, and tag rugby.
Getting in
The published school roll is 472 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 are working towards the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in the nursery section?
What Ofsted said about Sandown Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Sandown Primary School and Nursery has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a "highly inclusive school" where pupils feel safe, listened to, and are achieving well. Leaders have created a nurturing environment with strong expectations for behaviour and learning.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary" and disruption to learning is "very rare," with children showing tolerance and respect.
- The school has designed a "well-sequenced curriculum" that meets all pupils’ needs, ensuring disadvantaged pupils are "achieving well."
- Staff display "strong subject knowledge" and help pupils build fluency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Pupils’ personal development is "exceptional," supported by "extremely strong welfare and pastoral support" and extensive nurture provision.
- Attendance is "above national average for all groups of pupils" due to rigorous checks and swift action when dips occur.
Areas to improve
- The school needs to refine strategies to ensure it "consistently check[s] that pupils have fully understood what has been taught," so misconceptions are identified and addressed quickly.
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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