The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 481
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Kate Tugwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOre Village Primary Academy
Primary · 362m away
The Hastings Academy
Secondary · 812m away
All Saints CofE Junior Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Dudley Infant Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings
Primary · 1.5km away
The Baird Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Torfield School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sandown Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Sandown Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandown Primary School and Nursery?
Sandown Primary School and Nursery currently has 481 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandown Primary School and Nursery take?
Sandown Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandown Primary School and Nursery?
Sandown Primary School and Nursery is in Hastings, TN34 2AA, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandown Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Sandown Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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