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Sandford School
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- Sandford EX17 4NE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has made reading a priority; daily story and reading time help pupils gain confidence and fluency.
Success of the Curriculum: The new curriculum is well-sequenced but needs time to fully embed for maximum impact.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school needs to better check curriculum implementation to ensure all pupils learn effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils learn mathematics particularly well, with strong foundations laid in the early years.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra help or have gaps in their learning are identified quickly and given support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and social times; know what bullying is and say staff deal with incidents quickly.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school is quick to identify the needs of SEND pupils, but targeted support sometimes lacks precision.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff handle bullying incidents quickly and effectively; worry boxes around the school help pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's nurturing approach helps children develop resilience and learn to cope with setbacks.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback or find out what other parents think.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of clubs including dodgeball, drama, and multi-sports; musical instrument lessons are also popular.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy learning outdoors, engaging in activities like cooking bread over an open fire and collecting eggs from school chickens.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessments well, regularly checking and adapting learning to ensure pupils retain key information.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Next steps identified for some SEND pupils sometimes lack precision, affecting their progress.
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About Us
Sandford School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 84 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'd like to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the staff and governors at Sandford School. At our school, we prioritise the education of the students above all else. Children do well academically, have fun while they are here, and pick up good teamwork skills. The extensive, well-rounded curriculum we provide reflects our emphasis on outdoor education and our location at the centre of our village community. Children are recognised as individuals at Sandford, where they are taught to be lifelong learners, and where their wellness is fostered. Our outstanding staff is dedicated to collaborating with families to ensure that all of our kids succeed during their primary years. We are proud of our school and we hope that you will learn more about us from our website. To truly appreciate what makes Sandford unique, though, we encourage you to visit and experience it for yourself. I would be happy to show you around.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12 | 25.8 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.99% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 3 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 5 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% 31 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 2 | 8.32% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 6 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 5 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% 14 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 8 | 8.83% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 8.26% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sandford School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1