Sandwich Junior School
St Bart's Road, Sandwich, CT13 0AS
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
205
Headteacher
Mr Martin Dyson
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Outstanding
Local authority
Kent
About Sandwich Junior School
Based in Sandwich, Sandwich Junior School is a primary school for children aged 7 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 205 pupils. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area.
The school has extensive grounds and offers a huge variety of activities to children in addition to the regular curriculum.
The school welcomes visitors and has a proven track record of developing children who transfer mid key stage as well as those who start the key stage at Sandwich Juniors.
Mr Martin Dyson leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 24 March 2022, Sandwich Junior School was judged Outstanding. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
The latest published key stage 2 figures show 73% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2025/26). Overall absence stands at 4.6%, which is attendance of about 95.2% (2024/25). Around 28.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Sandwich Junior School
You apply for a place at Sandwich Junior School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Sandwich Junior School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Sandwich Junior School contact details and location
You will find Sandwich Junior School at St Bart's Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 0AS. The school office can be reached on 01304 612227. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Sandwich Junior School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Sandwich Junior School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Sandwich Junior School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerSandwich Junior School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Sandwich Junior School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
Specialisms
- Social
- emotional and mental health
- Speech
- language and communication
- Moderate learning difficulty
- Autism
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Sandwich Junior School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Please check with the school
Sandwich Junior School term dates: Sandwich Junior School term dates
Autumn 1
1 Sep to 23 Oct
Autumn 2
Autumn term 2: 2 Nov to 18 Dec
Spring 1
Spring term 1: 4 Jan to 12 Feb
Spring 2
Spring term 2: 22 Feb to 25 Mar
Summer 1
Summer term 1: 12 Apr to 28 May
Summer 2
Summer term 2: 7 Jun to 21 Jul
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
Staff training days confirmed by Sandwich Junior School.
- 2 November 2026
- 4 January 2027
- 12 February 2027
- 7 June 2027
- 21 July 2027
Sandwich Junior School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Sandwich Junior School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Sandwich Junior School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Sandwich Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Sandwich Junior School Outstanding at its inspection on 24 March 2022. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Sandwich Junior School and what ages does it take?
Sandwich Junior School has around 234 pupils on roll and covers ages 7 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Sandwich Junior School offer?
Sandwich Junior School is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are Sandwich Junior School's term dates and INSET days?
Sandwich Junior School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Sandwich Junior School and how do I contact the school?
Sandwich Junior School is at St Bart's Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 0AS. The office number is 01304 612227. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Autumn 2026.
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