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
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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.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
432
Pupils
366
Boys
187
Girls
179
FSM %
18.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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