Sandford Primary School is a primary school in Winscombe, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Sandford Primary School currently has around 141 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.5% boys and 52.5% girls. Around 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 49 Greenhill Road, Winscombe, BS25 5PA |
| Website: | http://www.sandfordprimary.org |
| Telephone: | 01934852602 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Oliver Laken |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148784 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 141 |
| Number of Boys: | 67 |
| Number of Girls: | 74 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.90% | 124 |
| White and Asian | 3.50% | 5 |
| Other White | 2.10% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandford Primary School 49 Greenhill Road , Sandford BS25 5PA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Primary School 49 Greenhill Road , Sandford BS25 5PA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winscombe Primary School Moorham Road , BS25 1HH | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winscombe Primary School Moorham Road , BS25 1HH | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shipham Church of England First School Turnpike Road , Shipham BS25 1TX | - not rated | 3,027 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Community Foundation School and Sixth Form Centre Churchill Green , Churchill BS25 5QN | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Academy & Sixth Form Churchill Green , Churchill BS25 5QN | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcot School Oakridge Lane , BS25 1PD | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidcot (Hall) School Oakridge Lane , BS25 1PD | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.