Sandhurst Primary School
Rye Road, Sandhurst, Sandhurst Primary School, Cranbrook, TN18 5JEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sandhurst Primary School is a primary school in Cranbrook for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 7th of 9 primary schools in Cranbrook. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 February 2019, report published 4 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils' well-being is paramount at this happy, welcoming school. Pupils thrive right from the beginning in Reception. Pupils are proud of their school. They love coming here and enjoy learning. One pupil, reflecting the views of many, said it was their 'happy and safe space'. Pupils behave extremely well, they are respectful and caring. Children settle extremely well in Reception. They quickly learn the routines of the school day and work and play together happily. Older pupils are excellent role models for children starting school. Staff know all the pupils well and build strong, positive and trusting relationships with them. Pupils know they can always talk to an adult, who will listen to them if they are worried or concerned. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school and particularly appreciate the caring and supportive ethos. There is a relentless determination for every pupil to do well, whatever their needs or circumstances. The school sets high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), access the same curriculum as their peers. Pupils work hard. They build their knowledge securely over time and are ready for the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum is relatively recent and the school has not finished its work in tailoring it to meet the needs of its pupils more effectively. As a result, although pupils achieve well, there is scope for pupils' even higher achievement in line with the strengths in the core subjects, as seen in pupils' current work. The school should develop and review the curriculum in the foundation subjects to ensure all pupils achieve the highest possible outcomes.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
179 pupils on roll, with places for 191
Schools near Sandhurst Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodiam Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 36% met the expected standard |
| St Ronan's School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Benenden Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amanda Norman
- Phone
- 01580850288
- Address
- Rye Road, Sandhurst, Sandhurst Primary School, Cranbrook, TN18 5JE
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118282
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.