The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 21.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Norman (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Rye Road, Sandhurst Primary School, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 5JE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sandhurst Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandhurst Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandhurst Primary School?
Sandhurst Primary School currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandhurst Primary School take?
Sandhurst Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandhurst Primary School?
Sandhurst Primary School is in Cranbrook, TN18 5JE, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandhurst Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sandhurst Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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