Sandown Primary School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2AA |
| Phone | 01424436983 |
| Reference Number | 114447 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 517 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.39%
Girls: 52.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| 2 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 3 | 24 | 37 | 61 |
| 4 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 5 | 29 | 33 | 62 |
| 6 | 42 | 49 | 91 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-28 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-03-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-05-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-09-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-04-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2011-03-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-02-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-09-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ore Village Primary Academy
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DB |
0.22 miles |
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All Saints CofE Junior Academy
Githa Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5JU |
0.73 miles |
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Dudley Infant Academy
Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NJ |
0.87 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings
Old London Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5NA |
0.92 miles |
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The Baird Primary Academy
Parker Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TH |
0.96 miles |
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Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Priory Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3QT |
1.07 miles |
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Torfield School
Croft Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3JT |
1.08 miles |
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Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2HU |
1.39 miles |
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Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
Rye Road, Guestling, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4LS |
1.76 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Academy
Horntye Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6RT |
2.02 miles |
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St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Magdalen Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6EU |
2.18 miles |
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Silverdale Primary Academy
Silverdale Primary Academy, Perth Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7EA |
2.21 miles |
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Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Little Ridge Avenue, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7LR |
2.25 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Woodland Vale Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 6JJ |
2.3 miles |
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Hollington Primary School
Hollington Old Lane, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9DS |
2.49 miles |
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Westfield School
Main Road, Westfield, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4QE |
2.75 miles |
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Churchwood Primary Academy
Church-in-the-Wood Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9PB |
2.98 miles |
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St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0NX |
3.07 miles |
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West St Leonards Primary Academy
Harley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8BX |
3.28 miles |
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Robsack Wood Primary Academy
Whatlington Way, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9TE |
3.4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Hastings Academy
Rye Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DN |
0.5 miles |
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The Flagship School
The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE |
1.16 miles |
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Ark Alexandra Academy
Park Avenue, William Parker Campus, Park Avenue, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2PG |
1.62 miles |
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Buckswood School
Broomham Hall, Rye Road, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4LT |
2.42 miles |
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Lansdowne Children's Centre
Care of: Children's Social Services, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6LW |
2.47 miles |
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New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)
Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9JU |
2.5 miles |
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Claremont School
Baldslow, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7PW |
2.64 miles |
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Saxon Mount School
Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH |
3.36 miles |
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The St Leonards Academy
Edinburgh Campus, Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH |
3.39 miles |