Sandfield Primary School
Stoke Road, Guildford, GU1 4DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sandfield Primary School is a primary school in Guildford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 3rd of 16 primary schools in Guildford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2017, report published 12 July 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 July 2022
Pupils thrive in this diverse and inclusive school. They learn that 'Everyone is welcome, everyone belongs and everyone is important.' There is a strong sense of community, as demonstrated by the flags hung in the hall to celebrate each country that pupils have links with. Staff have consistently high expectations of pupils and inspire them to work hard. As a result, pupils are determined to try their best in all they do. They are proud of their school and staff encourage them to be proud of themselves. Pupils value the wide range of opportunities they receive. Younger pupils learn to appreciate the environment in forest school. Older pupils enjoy different outdoor learning challenges. Staff ensure that these experiences give pupils opportunities to take safe risks and to strengthen their communication skills. Staff support pupils to understand the school rules of 'Ready, Respectful, Safe'. This helps them to know how they are expected to behave. Pupils from Reception onwards are respectful and polite. This ensures that all pupils can concentrate well in lessons. Bullying is rare. Leaders work closely with pupils to resolve any concerns. Pupils trust staff to listen if they have any worries. This helps pupils to feel safe.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in a few subjects. However, it is clear from leaders' actions that they are in the process of bringing this about. Leaders need to complete the process of reviewing the curriculum in all subjects within their identified timescale. For this reason, the transitional arrangements have been applied.
- Some subject leaders do not have an accurate understanding of what children in Reception know and can do. This means that as pupils move into key stage 1, some pupils' learning is hampered because activities are not closely linked to what they already know and can do. Leaders should ensure that all subject leaders know what children learn in Reception so they can build on this as pupils move up the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Sandfield Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pewley Down Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Weyfield Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katharine Collins
- Phone
- 01483566586
- Address
- Stoke Road, Guildford, GU1 4DT
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 141197
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.