Sandwich Junior School

A outstanding community school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sandwich Junior School.

Sandwich, CT130AS Ofsted: Outstanding Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

71

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
21 June 2016
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Bart's Road
Sandwich, CT130AS
Phone
1304612227
Website
sandwich-junior.kent.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118548
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
St Bart's Road, Sandwich, CT13 0AS
Website
www.sandwich-junior.kent.sch.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
218
Free School Meals
23.4% (51 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.9 (7.6 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 108.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 107.0
2024 105.0 108.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
44
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
218 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"As a team, we soar, strive and play"

The Wolf The Salmon The Eagle The Dolphin

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Knitting Model Making Cramp LEGO Junior Voices Girls' Football Art History Embroidery Mixed Football Science Homework Club Scratch Programming Nature Explorers Netball Creative Dance

Sports

Yoga Netball Football (Girls' Football) Football (Mixed) Cricket Rounders Basketball Athletics

Facilities

Eight spacious classrooms with interactive whiteboards Spacious grounds bordered by playing fields Running track Football pitches Cricket strip Outdoor space for rounders, athletics and drama Outdoor stage Orchard with fruit Hidden garden with vegetables Labyrinth Two large playgrounds with outdoor adventure play equipment Basketball nets Netball posts Sheltered eating areas with wooden tables Outdoor learning spaces Open-air POD (external classroom) Breathing Space and Mindfulness workshops Quad/Totem Garden with Totem Poles Library ICT Suite Laptops and iPads for cross-curricular learning Librarians (Year Six) Path of Hope mural Community features (Auditorium/ Hall, kitchen serving multiple schools) Outdoor learning spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Reading at the centre of our learning and curriculum Extensive school library with a wide range of reading materials and librarians Diversity and global citizenship integrated across the curriculum Use of ICT Suite, laptops and iPads to support cross-curricular learning Wide range of enrichment opportunities and projects The curriculum supports lifelong learning and reading for pleasure

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