The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.3
8.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
19.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,235
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 36.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Simon Sharples (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
April 2025 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
May 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Deal Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 0FA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Sandwich Technology School a selective school?
No. Sandwich Technology School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sandwich Technology School's Ofsted rating?
Sandwich Technology School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandwich Technology School?
Sandwich Technology School currently has 1,235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandwich Technology School take?
Sandwich Technology School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sandwich Technology School?
Sandwich Technology School is in Sandwich, CT13 0FA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandwich Technology School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sandwich Technology School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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