SchoolScoresSandwich Infant School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 7 · Mixed
Part of THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
School Road, Sandwich, CT13 9HT
01304 612228 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 April 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 30 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Kent comparisons use the 248 of its 459 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 211 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 11th highest of 188 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 93% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 55% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern Joint 73rd highest of 244 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 99th highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Kent figures pool parents at the Kent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 50 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 44 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 80 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Sandwich. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.7% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Sandwich. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Sandwich. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Sandwich. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Sandwich. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Sandwich. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Sandwich. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Sandwich. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Sandwich. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.8 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Sandwich. Higher than 4% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.9 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Sandwich. Higher than 65% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Sandwich Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Worth Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 14% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastry CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ash Cartwright and Kelsey CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Faith's At Ash School Limited 2.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sandwich Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Sandwich Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 April 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 30 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Would parents recommend Sandwich Infant School?
92% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Sandwich Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sandwich Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 44 families put Sandwich Infant School as their first choice for 50 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 44 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148502.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.