The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 141
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Oliver Laken (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
49 Greenhill Road, Sandford, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 5PA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sandford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandford Primary School?
Sandford Primary School currently has 141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandford Primary School take?
Sandford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandford Primary School?
Sandford Primary School is in Winscombe, BS25 5PA, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sandford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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