How many pupils does Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery have?

Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery has 235 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

77% of pupils at Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery?

Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery is located at Digby Road, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 1TS.

Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Digby Road, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 1TS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

77%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

235

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery is a community school in Newbury, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 235 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Berkshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 235 / 240 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

25.3%

Free school meals

23.5%

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

18.7%

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)

77%

Expected standard (RWM)

17%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

13.0%

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.

9.89

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

22.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

9.13

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

£45,926

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,685 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.

£6,564

Spend per pupil

£6,538

Income per pupil

46%

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: Digby Road, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 1TS
Phone: 0163540318
Headteacher: Elizabeth Bucknell
Website: https://sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery?: Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery is a community school in Newbury, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery have?: Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery has 235 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 77% of pupils at Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery?: Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery is located at Digby Road, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 1TS.

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