Sandwich Junior School, Sandwich
Sandwich Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Sandwich. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 146th-highest of the 432 schools in Kent with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2016)
- Capacity
- 97% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Sandwich Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Sandwich Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 86% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sandwich Junior School
Across Kent, 90% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Kent lodged 237 appeals against primary school offers; 166 reached a hearing and 18 succeeded (10.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sandwich Junior School are Sandwich Infant School (0.6 miles); Worth Primary School (1 mile, Good, 71% reading, 57% maths); Eastry Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 64% maths); and Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths).
Sandwich Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Sandwich Infant SchoolWorth Primary SchoolEastry Church of England Primary SchoolAsh Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
12.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 28 pupils (12.6%) received SEN support and 5 (2.3%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sandwich Rail Station, about 470 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hazelwood Meadow (opposite), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 26 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Sandwich Junior School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Sandwich Junior School are Sandwich Technology School (0.2 miles) and Sir Roger Manwood's School (0.5 miles).
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoThis judgement is from June 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2016 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
28.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 86% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 85% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
27.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Sandwich Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sandwich Junior School.
- Venture Camps Sandwich Holiday Camp750m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sandwich Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sandwich Junior School is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
3 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 Kent is 11 (the median across 711 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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
233 pupils
240 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sandwich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sandwich
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
14.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
222
Total Pupils
112
Boys
110
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
22.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,322
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,266
Per pupil
£1383k
Total funding
£89k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
13.8%
Persistent absence
240
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
Sandwich Junior School
Questions parents ask about Sandwich Junior School
What are SATs results like at Sandwich Junior School?
Of the pupils at Sandwich Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Sandwich Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Sandwich Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2016, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Sandwich Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Sandwich Junior School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Sandwich Junior School?
Sandwich Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Sandwich Junior School?
Classes at Sandwich Junior School average 27.8 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Sandwich Junior School?
Sandwich Junior School has around 222 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sandwich Junior School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Sandwich Junior School in 2024/25. 13.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sandwich Junior School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Sandwich Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Sandwich Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Sandwich Junior School: Venture Camps Sandwich Holiday Camp (750m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Sandwich Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 3 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 Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sandwich Junior School?
Sandwich Junior School is at St Bart's Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 0AS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)