Sandford Hill Primary School

About Sandford Hill Primary School

Sandford Hill Primary School is a caring, vibrant, and hardworking school community. We are passionate about providing the very best learning experiences for every child. Our school motto – Thoughtfulness, Respect and Hard Work – lies at the heart of all we do.

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Key Facts

Students 480

Head/Principal Mrs S Smith

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

20.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

52.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily J

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School and Community"

My children have been attending Sandford Hill Primary for 2 years now and we couldn't be happier. They thrive in the caring and inclusive environment and I love the Thoughtfulness, Respect and Hard Work values that are woven into every aspect of school life. The teachers and staff are also fantastic and really go above and beyond to support the children's learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Raj B

Parent Jan 1, 2022

5.0

"Great School with a Strong Focus on Community"

My child has been attending Sandford Hill Primary for a year now and I've been really impressed by the school's commitment to building a strong sense of community. The Thoughtfulness, Respect and Hard Work values are really brought to life by the teachers and staff who work tirelessly to support the children's learning. The facilities are also great and my child really enjoys the after-school activities on offer.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Kathy W

Parent Jun 1, 2021

5.0

"Sandford Hill - a Fantastic School Experience"

I have two children who both attended Sandford Hill Primary and I have to say it was a fantastic experience for both of them. The school's commitment to providing a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment really shows and my children thrived under the care of the dedicated staff. We were also impressed by the range of after-school activities on offer which really helped to develop their interests and skills.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah M

Parent Mar 1, 2021

3.0

"Mixed Experience"

We moved to the area a year ago and enrolled our child at Sandford Hill Primary. While we were initially impressed by the school's facilities and the commitment to community values, we've had a more mixed experience than we had hoped for. The teachers and staff are generally great, but we've experienced some inconsistency in the quality of teaching and the school's communication with parents has sometimes been poor.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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