Sandhurst Primary School, Cranbrook

In its own words: "At Sandhurst Primary School, children come first and our priority is to deliver high quality teaching and learning whilst at the same time providing rich and truly enjoyable learning experiences for our community of children. Everything we do as a school is to ensure that the children achieve their very best."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Sandhurst Primary School welcomes all children from 4 to 11 years of age. We also work in partnership with Sandhurst Nursery School, who cater for children from 12 months old and share our beautiful, rural site. Our excellent class sizes and family atmosphere enables us to build warm relationships with all children and families throughout their Sandhurst journey."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, hockey, gymnastics, dance, eco club and art.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Sandhurst Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 74% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Sandhurst Primary School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sandhurst Primary School are Bodiam Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Requires improvement, 64% reading, 82% maths); Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); Benenden Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 82% maths); and Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery (3.1 miles, 86% reading, 79% maths).

Sandhurst Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sandhurst Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

5.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 21 pupils (11.7%) received SEN support and 3 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Bodiam (Kent & East Sussex Railway), about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Swan (opposite), 370 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).

Sandhurst Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.