Hanford School vs Sands School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 116 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanford School
Blandford Forum · Independent all-through · Ages 7–13
69 students
Sands School
Newton Abbot · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
67 students
| Measure | Hanford School Blandford Forum, South West | Sands School Newton Abbot, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #399 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #4051 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–13 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 69 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 67 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 14.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blandford Forum | Newton Abbot |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hanfordprep.group | www.sands-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hanford School is the larger school with 69 students compared with 67.
- •Hanford School is girls and Sands School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hanford School better than Sands School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hanford School and Sands School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Blandford Forum and Newton Abbot in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hanford School: 69. Sands School: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hanford School and Sands School rank in South West?
Hanford School is unranked and Sands School is 399th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).