Sandford School
37%
Capacity
78
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Sandford School
Sandford School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Mid Devon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 78 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (37% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sandford School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Fee, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 22% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13511th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 35 in Mid Devon.
Sandford School is a popular choice with families — it received 11 applications for 8 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sandford School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Tennis, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Devon, Sandford School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sandford, Crediton, Mid Devon, EX17 4NE |
| Headteacher | Hannah Fee |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 78 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.1% |
| School Capacity | 78 / 210 (37% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (22%)
13511th of 13,686
Nationally
1445th of 1,469
In South West
35th of 35
In Mid Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
22%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
22%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
11
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sandford, Crediton
Mid Devon, EX17 4NE
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