Sandgate School
Other · Community special school · Ages 3–19 · Kendal, Westmorland and Furness
Sandgate School is an other school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness for ages 3–19 (community special school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 21 June 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JG
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 3–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- 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 other schools
Straight-line distance, in Westmorland and Furness.
- South Lakes Academy 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cambian Whinfell School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Appletree School 2.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cairn Education CIC 4.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Oversands School 6.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Sedbergh School 8.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- SwitchED2 8.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Underley Garden School 9.7 mi No Ofsted grade