The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 366
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 18%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mr Paul Beveridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandford, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7BN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 366 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Wareham, BH20 7BN, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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