Sandown Primary School and Nursery, Hastings

In its own words: "At Sandown Primary School and Nursery, we envision a nurturing and dynamic learning community where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. Our vision is to cultivate lifelong learners who embrace diversity, think critically, and contribute positively to society."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of our staff, governors and the wider Sandown community, I am delighted to welcome you to Sandown Primary School & Nursery. At Sandown, we believe that every child can succeed and that, together, we can be the best that we can be . This simple belief is at the heart of everything we do."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £3 per session.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Sandown Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in East Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 73% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Sandown Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 104 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 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 Sandown Primary School and Nursery are Ore Village Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 80% maths); All Saints CofE Junior Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 78% maths); Dudley Infant Academy (0.9 miles, Good); and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings (0.9 miles, Good, 72% reading, 53% maths).

Sandown Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

113 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sandown Primary School and Nursery (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (86%).

36.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 73 pupils (15.5%) received SEN support and 6 (1.3%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Ore Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Methodist Church (adjacent), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 178 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Sandown Primary School and Nursery issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Sandown Primary School and Nursery are Mulberry Academy Hastings (0.5 miles) and Ark Alexandra Academy (1.6 miles).