Sandilands Primary School, Manchester
Sandilands Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 174th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 9,982nd of 14,452 across England. It was 87% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Manchester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Sandilands Primary School in detail
Sandilands Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, choir, Lego, eco club and debating.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Sandilands Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 55% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Sandilands Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Sandilands Primary School as their first choice and 80 named it as one of their preferences, for 46 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Sandilands Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sandilands Primary School are Heyes Lane Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 89% reading, 91% maths); Broomwood Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 78% reading, 74% maths); Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Cloverlea Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 77% reading, 77% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Sandilands Primary School.
Heyes Lane Primary SchoolBroomwood Primary SchoolSacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolCloverlea Primary School
Who goes there
45.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 28.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (58%), Asian (12%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 72 pupils (18.2%) received SEN support and 32 (8.1%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Sandilands Primary School had 23 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 850 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sandilands School (outside), 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Sandilands Primary School issued 25 suspensions, 6.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Sandilands Primary School are Dixons Brooklands Academy (0.5 miles), Sale High School (0.8 miles) and Sale Grammar School (1.1 miles).
Dixons Brooklands AcademySale High SchoolSale Grammar School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from July 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Sandilands is a caring school where children feel safe and valued. The school excels at reading and provides a well-rounded education with plenty of visits, clubs and outdoor learning opportunities. Children's behaviour is excellent and they develop respect for different cultures and beliefs through visits to local places of worship.
Key Strengths
- Strong early reading programme with well-matched books and effective catch-up support for pupils who need it
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND
- Excellent behaviour and calm, respectful learning environment across the school
- Effective teaching that makes learning engaging and memorable, with good use of questioning
- Strong commitment to pupils' personal development through outdoor learning, educational visits and after-school clubs
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, a few teachers do not consistently check that pupils have remembered their previous learning before moving to new topics
- Some pupils' knowledge is not as secure as it could be because opportunities to recap and consolidate previous learning are sometimes missed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear procedures in place, well-trained staff who are vigilant in identifying potential harm, and strong support for vulnerable families.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school clubs, educational visits linked to topics, outdoor learning environment
Sandilands Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils thrive in a secure and nurturing environment. The school has a well-designed curriculum and high standards of behaviour, with effective support for all learners including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
45.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 55% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 60% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 70% to 66% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
23.8
Infant (KS1)
25.8
KS2
11
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 10 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
366 pupils
420 places
54 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,530
Applications
5,736
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
72
SEN Support
32
EHC Plans
26.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
395
Total Pupils
189
Boys
206
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
17.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,649
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,988
Per pupil
£2553k
Total funding
£255k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.6%
Overall absence
19.7%
Persistent absence
345
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Sandilands Primary School
Questions parents ask about Sandilands Primary School
What are SATs results like at Sandilands Primary School?
Of the pupils at Sandilands Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is Sandilands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandilands Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sandilands Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Sandilands Primary School is oversubscribed, Manchester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Sandilands Primary School?
Sandilands Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Sandilands Primary School?
Classes at Sandilands Primary School average 24.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Sandilands Primary School?
Sandilands Primary School has around 395 pupils on roll. 45% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sandilands Primary School?
7.6% of sessions were missed at Sandilands Primary School in 2024/25. 19.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sandilands Primary School?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming Sandilands Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Sandilands Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 10 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sandilands Primary School?
Sandilands Primary School is at Wendover Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9JX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)