# Sandy Hill Academy — St Austell, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Jack Walker

## Contact

- **Address:** Sandy Hill, St Austell, Cornwall
- **Phone:** 01726 75858
- **Website:** https://www.sandyhill.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/st-austell/sandy-hill-academy-12068

## About

Sandy Hill Academy and Nursery is a vibrant, exciting community offering many opportunities for both educational and personal development. Our school motto is, 'Aspiring to achieve, determined to succeed.' We encourage children to use this language for learning, building independence, building resilience and developing life skills.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Feb 2017
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Feb 2017

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Outstanding School Experience: My child has thrived since joining Sandy Hill Academy. The supportive teachers, excellent facilities and engaging activities have made a huge difference to their confidence and academic progress. The school values of Aspiring to Achieve and Determined to Succeed really resonate with our family and we feel proud to be part of the Sandy Hill community. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience: While my child has generally enjoyed their time at Sandy Hill Academy, I have noticed some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching and resources available. The school's values and commitment to the children's well-being are commendable, but I hope to see some improvements in these areas in the future. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — Excellent Nursery Experience: My child attended the nursery at Sandy Hill Academy and we were thoroughly impressed with the care and education they received. The staff were friendly and approachable, and the facilities were well-maintained and engaging. We would highly recommend Sandy Hill to any parent considering a nursery place. *(Jun 2021)*

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