Sandown Primary School and Nursery

StatePrimary+ Nursery

InspectedPrimaryAges 2–11481 pupils

The Ridge, TN34 2AAWebsite01424436983

Inspected481 pupilsAges 2–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Jan 2025

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils481

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages2 - 11

Pupils481

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

481 / 480 (100%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Kate Tugwell

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 76%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 89%

4.0%

Absence rate

Avg 7.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.0%vs 7.4% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 89% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence8.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.2%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support17.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.0%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication34 pupils (38%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health27 pupils (30%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder12 pupils (13%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty9 pupils (10%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)20

Teaching assistants (FTE)17

Support staff (FTE)35

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils481

Free school meals36.6%

English as additional language6.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British86.3%

White Other2.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.5%

Mixed Other1.7%

Mixed White & Asian1.7%

Black African1.5%

Asian Other1.0%

Black Caribbean0.8%

Mixed White & African0.8%

Indian0.6%

Unclassified0.2%

Chinese0.2%

Bangladeshi0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

113 responses

Happy child100.0%

Well taught100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Feb 2026

Spending Per Pupil

£6,615

total expenditure per pupil

£-785 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,518

Support staff£1,198

Premises£469

Energy£123

Learning resources£711

Income per pupil£6,653

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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