Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 113818 • Wareham BH20 7BN
Overview
- Name
- Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 113818
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Beveridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01929552949
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sandford, Wareham BH20 7BN
Summary
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Wareham, Dorset, is a mixed primary school with a current enrolment of 366 pupils and a capacity of 432. The school prides itself on its community feel, fostering a caring and supportive environment where mutual respect and independence are encouraged. The ethos is rooted in Christian values, as reflected in their vision statement which emphasizes safety, inclusion, respect, inspiration, and achievement.
The curriculum at Sandford St Martin's is designed to educate the whole child, focusing on core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside a balanced foundation curriculum that includes Art, PE, and Computing. The school promotes a welcoming atmosphere conducive to learning, where children are encouraged to express their individuality and grow in confidence.
Admissions are open to both in-catchment and out-of-catchment families, with opportunities for tours available to prospective parents. The school actively engages with the local community and churches, ensuring a holistic approach to education that values the contributions of all members.
The curriculum at Sandford St Martin's is designed to educate the whole child, focusing on core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside a balanced foundation curriculum that includes Art, PE, and Computing. The school promotes a welcoming atmosphere conducive to learning, where children are encouraged to express their individuality and grow in confidence.
Admissions are open to both in-catchment and out-of-catchment families, with opportunities for tours available to prospective parents. The school actively engages with the local community and churches, ensuring a holistic approach to education that values the contributions of all members.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 366 | 187 | 179 | 432 | 18.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 358 | 177 | 181 | 432 | 19.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 381 | 189 | 192 | 432 | 18.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 381 | 189 | 192 | 432 | 18.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 369 | 171 | 198 | 432 | 20.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 389 | 187 | 202 | 432 | 13.80 |
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