How many pupils does Sandgate Primary School have?

Sandgate Primary School has 419 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sandgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Sandgate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 September 2021).

How does Sandgate Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at Sandgate Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Sandgate Primary School?

Sandgate Primary School is located at Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3QU.

Sandgate Primary School

Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3QU

Good

Inspected 15 September 2021

Good

Ofsted

75%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

419

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Sandgate Primary School

Sandgate Primary School is a community school in Folkestone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 419 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 September 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 419 / 420 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 September 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10.7%

Free school meals

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

7.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

75%

Expected standard (RWM)

13%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.3%

Overall absence

4.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.64

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

21.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

14.93

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

£45,419

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,530 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,112

Spend per pupil

£6,211

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3QU
Phone: 01303257280
Head Teacher: Lianne Jones
Website: www.sandgateprimaryschool.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sandgate Primary School?: Sandgate Primary School is a community school in Folkestone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Sandgate Primary School have?: Sandgate Primary School has 419 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Sandgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Sandgate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 September 2021).
How does Sandgate Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 75% of pupils at Sandgate Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Sandgate Primary School?: Sandgate Primary School is located at Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3QU.

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