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Sandilands Primary School

Manchester, M23 9JXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
#11,792
of 13,686 nationally

About Sandilands Primary School

Sandilands Primary School in Manchester is a popular choice among local families, with 84 applications for 50 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.68. Of those applications, 48 were first-preference choices, suggesting strong local demand. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, so it is not possible to report that metric here. Joanna Higginbotham is the headteacher, and the school is a state-funded, mixed primary for children aged 3 to 11. It has a nursery provision, which may appeal to parents looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6. The school is non-religious, with a religious character listed as 'does not apply'. With 410 pupils on roll against a capacity of 480, there is some room for growth, though the oversubscription figures indicate that securing a place is competitive.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWendover Road, Manchester, Manchester, M23 9JX
HeadteacherJoanna Higginbotham
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils410
Free School Meals (FSM)45.9%
School Capacity410 / 480 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (30 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballRoundersDanceCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubDramaArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: sandilands.manchester.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandilands Primary School

Sandilands 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.