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Sandgate School
Sandylands Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6JG, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.1 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
151
Capacity
160
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 19. However, it currently shows no pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, indicating areas for improvement in academic performance. The school is better than 43% of schools in its locale, suggesting that while there are challenges, there are also strengths to consider.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
White Other3.3%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Location
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54.33161, -2.73370 · LA9 6JG
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112465
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.sandgateschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandgate School rated by Ofsted?
Sandgate School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2012.
Is Sandgate School a good school?
Sandgate School scores 43.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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