49 Greenhill Road, Sandford, Winscombe, Somerset BS25 5PA
10 simple reasons to choose Sandford Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Sandford, Winscombe.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% girls).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Sandford Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Winscombe and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 28 pupils per class and 22.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 12% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and co-ordinated by topic, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate.
Out of school hours care from 7.45am to 6.00pm provided by external contractors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Sandford Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Sidcot School, Junior School (2.1 miles); Ashbrooke House School (7.7 miles); Fairfield School (8.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Winscombe Primary School (1.6 miles); Ubley Church of England Primary School (7.1 miles); Tickenham Church of England Primary School (10.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Sidcot School (2.1 miles); Mark College (10 miles); Wells Cathedral School (14.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Churchill Academy (1 mile); Priory Community School (5.4 miles); The Kings of Wessex Academy (5.8 miles).