Sandford Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Winscombe, South West BS25 5PA · North Somerset
#291 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#2888 of 15,697 nationally
About Sandford Primary School
Sandford Primary School is a academy primary located in Winscombe, in the North Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 131 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 75.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 291st of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (56th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 131; capacity filled 87.3%.
There are 5 schools in Winscombe; Sandford Primary School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)75%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)18.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sandford Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 131
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 75%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Sandford Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Winscombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,488 students · 1.1 km away
Winscombe Primary School
Winscombe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 1.7 km away
Sidcot School
Winscombe · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
594 students · 2.3 km away
Shipham Church of England First School
Winscombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
82 students · 2.8 km away
Churchill Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 2.8 km away
Banwell Primary School
Banwell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students · 2.9 km away
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
184 students · 4.3 km away
Burrington Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
107 students · 5.3 km away
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
Axbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 5.3 km away
St Anne's Church Primary School
Weston Super Mare · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
451 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Dunbury Church of England Academy
Winterborne Whitechurch · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
131 students
Lifton Community Academy
Lifton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
131 students
St Ives Infant School
St Ives · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
132 students
Colebrook Infant Academy
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
130 students
Clutton Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
130 students
Mullion Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
132 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sandford Primary School a good school?
Sandford Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 75.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #291 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sandford Primary School rank in South West?
Sandford Primary School ranks #291 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #2888 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sandford Primary School?
Sandford Primary School had 131 students in 2025.
Is Sandford Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sandford Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Sandford Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sandford Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.