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Sandford Primary School

North Somerset, BS25 5PAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#3,480
of 13,686 nationally

About Sandford Primary School

Sandford Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 52 applications for just 20 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. 6. Of those applications, 23 were first-preference choices, and all 20 places went to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests a school that parents in North Somerset are actively seeking out. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, ages 4 to 11, with a current roll of 141 pupils against a capacity of 150, so there is a little breathing room but not much. Headteacher Oliver Laken leads a school that was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024, a step down from the Outstanding rating it held in 2013. The inspection report gave Good marks across the board: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address49 Greenhill Road, Winscombe, North Somerset, BS25 5PA
HeadteacherOliver Laken
Local AuthorityNorth Somerset
Number of Pupils141
Free School Meals (FSM)14.9%
School Capacity141 / 150 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandford Primary School

Sandford Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.