Sandwich Technology School
Sandwich, CT13 0FA · Kent · secondary school
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99th of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 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 — 0.1/10 against 511 of them, against 0.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 2 | 35% | 0.06 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 11.9 · 1 | 30% | 0.02 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.85 · 5 | 25% | 0.12 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 30.0 · 1 | 10% | 0.01 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sandwich Technology School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 22.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 for 2023/24 was -0.85, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. 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 (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Deal Area Foodbank, Age UK, Mental Health Education, Refereeing Course, Future First, University Outreach Programmes, Work Experience, and Local Volunteering Hub. Sports offered include badminton, basketball, table tennis, netball, tennis, football, and squash. Music lessons are available, and summer schools are organised. An after-school club is provided.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,104 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,368. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Sandwich Technology School
Overview
The report states that His Majesty’s Chief Inspector is of the opinion that the school "requires special measures" because it is "failing to provide an acceptable standard of education" and leaders are not demonstrating the capacity to secure necessary improvement. While safeguarding standards are met and pupils feel safe, significant concerns remain regarding attendance, achievement, and the consistency of teaching.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Leaders have effective systems to identify barriers for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring appropriate support is provided.
- Pupils are "well prepared for life beyond school," with good knowledge of relationships, sex education, and fundamental British values.
- Staff build "warm and caring relationships," and pupils report feeling safe with a "secure sense of belonging."
- Sixth-form students make "positive progress from their starting points" and are well prepared for future pathways.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must take swift action to improve attendance, particularly reducing persistent absence among disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Teaching quality is variable; leaders must ensure teachers "identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge," particularly in reading and writing.
- Governors must fulfil their core functions effectively and hold leaders to account with "sufficient rigour" to secure sustained improvements in achievement.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 34.4 |
| 2024/25 | 35.3 |
| 2025/26 | 30.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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