Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School

About Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School

Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School was rated Requires Improvement in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2013. The inspection report noted that while the quality of education and leadership and management both require improvement, early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes were all rated Good. On the most telling exam metric, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits comfortably above the Hertfordshire local authority average of 64% for primary schools, placing Sandon 11th out of 38 schools in North Hertfordshire and in the top 50% nationally. The school’s maths average score was 103 and reading average was 107, with 29% of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading.

The school’s small size is a defining feature. With just 27 pupils on roll against a capacity of 101, classes are very small, which can allow for close attention to individual needs. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.2%, slightly above the national average. Sandon has a range of SEND provisions in place, including support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, social and emotional mental health, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school offers a Forest School, art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium and a library, plus clubs such as drama, science, coding and gardening. Sports include gymnastics, athletics, cricket and dance.

Admissions data for 2025/26 shows the school was not oversubscribed, with three total places available and three total applications, two of which were first-preference offers. This suggests that families who choose Sandon are likely to secure a place without competition. The school has a chapel on site, though it has no religious character. For parents looking for a very small primary with strong SEND support and a broad range of extracurricular activities, Sandon offers a distinctive environment. Its above-average KS2 results relative to the local authority, combined with its small cohort, make it a viable option for families in North Hertfordshire who value a close-knit setting over a larger, more pressured school.

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