Is Sandwich Technology School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 12 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded three areas at Urgent improvement, two at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 100th of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sandwich Technology School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Sandwich Technology School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 30 (England: 46.2). 11.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Sandwich Technology School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Sandwich Technology School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sandwich Technology School

Deal Road, Sandwich, CT13 0FA

Local ranking100th of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1368

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 12 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 12 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Placed in a category of concern: Special measures.

Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Urgent improvement
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Urgent improvement
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Urgent improvement
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 30.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 11.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 25.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 219

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 86.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 79.0%
Higher education: 45.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 29.0%
Not sustained: 14.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

27.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

30.4

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 3.7% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 25.6
16-18 Cohort: 120

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1235
Boys: 579 (52%)
Girls: 525 (48%)
Capacity: 1368 (81% full)
SEND: 22.4%
FSM Eligible: 38.6%
EAL: 5.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.2%
SEN Support: 21.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 87.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,133/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 13.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 43.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.3%
White Other: 3.4%
Mixed Other: 2.3%
Asian Indian: 1.2%
Black African: 0.7%
Other: 0.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%

90.3%

White British

3.4%

White Other

2.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01304610000

simon.sharples@sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk

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Deal Road

Sandwich, South East

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Administrative

URN: 136317
UKPRN: 10032210
Establishment No.: 5463
Trust: SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL

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