Sandford Hill Primary School
Clayfield Grove, Sandford Hill, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 5AQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sandford Hill Primary School is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Stoke-on-Trent. It ranks 43rd of 102 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2023, report published 15 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
This is a school where pupils are at the heart of every decision. Everyone works together to support pupils to be 'thoughtful, respectful and hard working'. The school wants the very best for all pupils. Leaders are continuing to develop the curriculum further, so that pupils experience a rich and exciting learning journey. This supports the school's aim for pupils to grow into responsible, well-rounded citizens of the future. Pupils are polite and friendly. They rush to hold doors open for staff and visitors. On the playground, they enjoy playing with their friends and taking part in a range of activities, especially cricket. Pupils work hard and, in most instances, listen well and take an interest in their learning. Pupils enjoy coming to school and are rarely absent. They look forward to the warm welcome they receive at the school gate, as well as the bagels in the classroom. Pupils get along with each other and they appreciate the support they get from the staff. Positive relationships are the bedrock of this school. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about all aspects of school life. They appreciate the 'family feel' of the school and how they are kept informed about their child's learning and progress.
What the school should improve
- The writing curriculum is not yet fully developed. As a result, some pupils are not achieving as well as they could in writing. The school should continue to develop the end-of-unit writing expectations, highlighting the knowledge and skills that pupils need to learn in each unit of work.
- Mathematical reasoning is not yet embedded across the school. As a result, some pupils are not able to explain their mathematical understanding as well as they could. The school should further develop the curriculum so that pupils can explain their mathematical knowledge and understanding effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
430 pupils on roll, with places for 459
Schools near Sandford Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| Gladstone Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Maple Court Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Glebe | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| St Gregory's Catholic Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Smith
- Phone
- 01782235781
- Address
- Clayfield Grove, Sandford Hill, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 5AQ
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- URN
- 124030
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.