Sandgate School

Special
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 19

Ofsted: Good

Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Sandgate School is a special school in Kendal for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 October 2012, report published 12 November 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

9 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

166 pupils on roll, with places for 160

Eligible for free school meals32.5%

32.5%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.8%

4.8%, 16.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support1.2%

1.2%, 13.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan98.8%

98.8%, 92.8 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sandgate School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
South Lakes Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Cambian Whinfell School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published
Appletree School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Cairn Education CIC	5 miles	Report card: Strong standard	Not published
Oversands School	7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 6.0

School details

School type: Community special school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Hinton
Phone: 01539792100
Website: sandgateschool.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JG
Local authority: Westmorland and Furness
URN: 112465

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.