Sandford Hill Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Clayfield Grove Sandford Hill Longton Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST3 5AQ |
| Phone | 01782235781 |
| Reference Number | 124030 |
Sandford Hill Primary has transitioned from its previous outstanding grading to achieving a good overall effectiveness during its recent inspection. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where pupils are central to every decision. Positive relationships among pupils and staff contribute to an engaging educational experience, although the school identifies that it still needs to develop certain aspects of its curriculum further. The extended gap between inspections, due to the school's previous exemption and the COVID-19 pandemic, provides context to its current grading, setting the stage for growth and development in multiple areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 447 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.22%
Girls: 50.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 31 | 57 |
| 2 | 24 | 35 | 59 |
| 3 | 29 | 32 | 61 |
| 4 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 5 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 6 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.2% |
| African | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on fostering pupils' personal development and social skills.
- Effective phonics teaching that promotes a love of reading.
- Supportive relationships that enhance pupil well-being and engagement.
- Inclusive practices for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- A rich and varied curriculum with extensive extracurricular opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- The writing curriculum is not yet fully developed, impacting some pupils' achievements.
- Mathematical reasoning is not yet embedded, leading to gaps in pupils' understanding.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -1.4 | ||
| Writing | -1.6 | ||
| Maths | -1.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff
GOLDENHILL ROAD, FENTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST4 3DP |
0.41 miles |
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Gladstone Primary Academy
Anchor Road, Sandford Hill, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5EW |
0.44 miles |
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Maple Court Academy
Beverley Drive, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0QD |
0.84 miles |
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Bentilee Nursery School
Dawlish Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0HW |
0.95 miles |
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Co-op Academy Glebe
Park Place, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 3HZ |
1.09 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Spring Garden Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2QN |
1.16 miles |
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St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy
Aylesbury Road, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0LY |
1.27 miles |
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Byatts Grove, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2RH |
1.29 miles |
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Park Hall Academy
Carberry Way, Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5QU |
1.34 miles |
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Eaton Park Academy
Arbourfield Drive, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 9PF |
1.35 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary Academy
William Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2JG |
1.36 miles |
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Alexandra Infants' School
Melville Road, Normacot, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 4PZ |
1.4 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Academy
Watkin Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 4NP |
1.46 miles |
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Heron Cross Primary School
Grove Road, Heron Cross, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 4LJ |
1.51 miles |
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Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy
Sussex Place, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 4TP |
1.59 miles |
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Weston Junior Academy
Princess Drive, Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 6NG |
1.61 miles |
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Alexandra Junior School
Meir Road, Normacot, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7JG |
1.62 miles |
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Weston Infant Academy
West Street, Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 6PT |
1.67 miles |
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The Meadows Primary Academy
Poplar Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3AZ |
1.75 miles |
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Kingsland CofE Academy
Werrington Road, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 9AS |
1.82 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Discovery Academy
Discovery Drive, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0GA |
0.8 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Longton Hall Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2NJ |
1.04 miles |
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Intuition Holistic Education
20 Rosslyn Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 4JD |
1.17 miles |
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Glebedale School
Grove Road, Heron Cross, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 3AY |
1.48 miles |
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Abbey Hill Academy & College
Box Lane, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5PP |
1.55 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Academy
Fenton Manor, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2RR |
1.59 miles |
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Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams
Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AP |
1.64 miles |
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Rowan House School
207/209 Weston Road, Weston Coyney, Stoke On Trent, ST3 6AT |
1.73 miles |
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Kinetic Academy
Meir Youth Cafe, Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7DJ |
1.97 miles |
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City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College
Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2RU |
1.98 miles |
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Ormiston Meridian Academy
Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7DF |
2.04 miles |
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Excellence Girls Academy
Crowther Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2ER |
2.13 miles |
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Aurora Hanley School
Cambrian Way, off Eaves Lane, Bucknall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8PQ |
2.15 miles |
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Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
Beaconsfield Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3JD |
2.23 miles |
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Kemball School
Beaconsfield Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3JD |
2.23 miles |
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Manor Abbey School
Greasley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8LG |
2.25 miles |
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Stoke-on-Trent College
Cauldon Campus, Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DG |
2.38 miles |
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The Registry
Unit E, Metro Business Park, Clough Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4AF |
2.41 miles |
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Edison Pace School
Wellesley Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4NF |
2.42 miles |
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Snowhill School
50-58 Snowhill, Shelton, Stoke On Trent, ST1 4LY |
2.52 miles |