Sandgate School
Community special school · Ages 3–19 · Kendal, Westmorland and Furness
Sandgate School is a special school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness for ages 3–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 21 June 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JG
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Council
- Westmorland and Furness
- Pupils on roll
- 166 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 32.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 21 June 2023
Strengths
- “Everyone receives a friendly welcome when they arrive at Sandgate school.”
- “Pupils, including children in the early years, develop and grow in the happy and nurturing environment that leaders have created.”
- “Pupils form positive relationships with caring staff.”
To improve
- “Many pupils struggle to manage their emotions and behaviour.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 September 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Westmorland and Furness.
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