Special schoolData as of May 2026

Sandgate School

Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JG

Community special school

Pupils

151

Ages

3-19

FSM

32.3%

Capacity

160

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Sandgate School

Sandgate School is a secondary school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 151 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JG | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sandgate School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — School remains Good
Oct 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sandgate School

What is Sandgate School's Ofsted rating?

Sandgate School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are Sandgate School's latest exam results?

Sandgate School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Sandgate School located?

Sandgate School is a secondary school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness (LA9 6JG).

How many pupils attend Sandgate School?

Sandgate School has around 151 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Sandgate School with other schools?

View Sandgate School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Westmorland and Furness.