Sandown School, Deal

In its own words: "Learning at our school is based on a set of core values that we evolved by working with our whole school community - teachers, learning support staff, children and governors. The core values of Creativity, Independence and Collaboration underpin each of our learning experiences."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Sandown Primary School. As the Headteacher, I am proud to introduce you to our inclusive learning community, where we value Creativity, Independence, Collaboration and strive to nurture confident learners. Our pupils are bright and happy young people who enjoy being at school, each bringing unique talents to our community."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, tennis, gymnastics, multi-sports, dance and coding.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Sandown School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 80% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Sandown School as their first choice and 71 named it as one of their preferences, for 44 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 School are Warden House Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 72% reading, 56% maths); Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 94% reading, 78% maths); Sholden Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 91% reading, 73% maths); and Hornbeam Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 74% reading, 65% maths).

Sandown School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Sandown School is one of 9 schools run by Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

7.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 33 pupils (9.5%) received SEN support and 5 (1.4%) 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 railway station is Deal Rail Station, about 650 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Northwall Road (opposite), 90 metres away.

In 2024/25, Sandown School issued 2 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.