The Grantham Sandon School
| Type | Special School |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sandon Close Sandon Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9AX |
| Phone | 01476564994 |
| Reference Number | 141254 |
Description
betaThe Grantham Sandon School, located at NG31 9AX, is a part of the Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship (GANF), an outstanding Ofsted-rated specialist school for pupils aged 3 to 19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs. The school caters to a diverse range of students, including those on the autistic spectrum, with ADHD, varying degrees of developmental delay, and pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.
GANF is divided into two campuses: Sandon and Ambergate, which provide personalized learning experiences tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. The campuses feature exceptional amenities, such as Forest School, a Full Enrichment Programme, Therapies, and extensive sporting opportunities. GANF also places an emphasis on community involvement and provides an 'open door' policy for parents, ensuring that staff are always available to offer support.
In 2023, GANF received an outstanding evaluation from Ofsted and was presented with a new 16-seat accessible Lord's Taverners minibus, improving transport accessibility. Pupils regularly engage in enrichment activities, such as organizing charity events and participating in Elite 11, an inter-school sporting competition where GANF and Greenfields Academy collaborate to promote teamwork and physical fitness.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 74 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.86%
Girls: 35.14% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 7 |
| 7 | 8 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 8 |
| 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 8 |
| 13 | 7 |
| Ofsted Rating | This school has not had a rating yet. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-06-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-25 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-06-14 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-09-01 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as The Grantham Sandon School | ||
| 2013-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-10-31 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-03-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-05-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Progress Scores
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -11.6 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Writing | -11.1 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Maths | -10.4 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
How many students meet the standards
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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.
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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.