Sandown School
Deal, CT14 6PY · Kent · primary school
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357th 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 — 2.0/10 against 2,330 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sandown School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Jam Coding, reading club, and performance groups. Sports include football, rugby, dodgeball, tennis, archery, climbing, gymnastics, and multi-sports, alongside dance. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 348 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 school support pupils who are not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment from the current 50.0%? How does the curriculum balance the wide range of sports and clubs with core academic time?
What Ofsted said about Sandown School
Overview
Sandown School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy, kind and courteous." Leaders have mapped out clear learning expectations, ensuring pupils develop a "secure grasp of the knowledge and skills that they need for future learning." The school fosters a positive culture where pupils feel valued and are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy, kind and courteous," enjoying school life and feeling "valued and listened to."
- Teachers "explain learning well," using effective examples and questioning to check understanding.
- The curriculum includes "thought-provoking cultural experiences," such as school productions and history walks.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered positively, with "effective" training and support from the academy trust.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well."
Areas to improve
- The school should "strengthen weaker readers’ recall of phonics" to help pupils who mix up letters and sounds.
- Teachers must address "misconceptions and errors in pupils’ work systematically" to ensure gaps in knowledge are closed swiftly.
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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