The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 6 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 27
- Capacity
- 27%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Headteacher Ricky Boxall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandon, Nr Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0QS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School?
Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School currently has 27 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School take?
Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School?
Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School is in Nr Buntingford, SG9 0QS, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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