Sandown School
Golf Road, Deal, CT14 6PYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sandown School is a primary school in Deal for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 7th of 10 primary schools in Deal. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 March 2013, report published 28 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 September 2023
Pupils here are happy, kind and courteous. Staff set ambitious aims for pupils' learning, and pupils do their best to fulfil these. From early years, children follow clear routines, and they know what is expected of them. They enjoy coming to school and live up to the school's values. Pupils know that they will be recognised for making the right choices. They really appreciate events such as the end of term 'hot chocolate party', for those who consistently do their best. Pupils feel valued and listened to in this school. For example, they have helped to shape the anti-bullying policy. As a result, pupils are confident that staff will help them to resolve any worries that they might have. The 'Green Zone' provision is a central feature of life at Sandown. In the woodland area, pupils enjoy activities such as open-air cooking, and practise being role models for younger peers. Leaders also provide structured activities to help pupils to cooperate and communicate. This is especially beneficial for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy history walks and visits, which help them learn about Deal and its heritage. This helps all pupils to develop a sense of their community and their place within it.
What the school should improve
- Some weaker readers do not consistently remember the sounds that they have been taught. As a result, these pupils get letters and sounds mixed up, and can find it difficult to decode the words they read as well as they could. The school should strengthen weaker readers' recall of phonics in order to help these pupils to catch up.
- Sometimes, teachers do not address misconceptions and errors in pupils' work systematically. This means that some pupils do not develop their understanding or accuracy as securely as they could. The school should ensure that gaps in pupils' knowledge and skills are closed swiftly and consistently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
348 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Sandown School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warden House Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Sholden Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Hornbeam Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| The Downs Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DEAL EDUCATION ALLIANCE FOR LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Kate Luxford
- Phone
- 01304374951
- Address
- Golf Road, Deal, CT14 6PY
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 147056
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.