The school meets the standards in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 and associated requirements, and no further action is required as a result of this inspection.
Sands School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 73 students from age 11-17 yr.
Tuition is £3,995 for the highest grade offered.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Current
Sands School
Ashburton
TQ13 7AX
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Dawlish
EX7 0AF
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Phase of Education | |
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Secondary | Secondary |
Type | |
Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
Snobe grade | |
C+
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-
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Ofset report | |
- | Good |
Age range | |
11-17 | 11-16 |
Gender | |
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Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
Student teacher ratio | |
- | - |
Proficient Math | |
- | - |
Proficient Read | |
- | - |
Grade 5 or above GCSE | |
- | - |
Grade 5 or above A Level | |
- | - |
Day Fees | |
£3,995 | - |
View more | |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
School scores | School | Description |
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Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
Attainment 8 score | 12.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
---|---|---|---|
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.37% | 32.61% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.51% | 45.1% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
---|---|---|---|
Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.46% | 24.73% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.81% | 12.88% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.96% | 17.02% |
EBacc average points score | 0.3 | 2.47 | 2.95 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
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Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.98% | 90.4% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 140 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 83.57% | 86.27% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 53.77% | 34.04% |
School sixth forms | - | 18.91% | 30.65% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 1.66% | 10.43% |
Other education destinations | - | 9.28% | 11.17% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.7% | 1.99% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.64% | 2.16% |
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
School scores | School | Description |
---|---|---|
Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
Attainment 8 score | 20.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
---|---|---|---|
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 26.88% | 29.11% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 40.2% | 43.21% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
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Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.3% | 25.64% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.8% | 11.36% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.39% | 16.36% |
EBacc average points score | 0.91 | 2.62 | 2.87 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
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Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.8% | 90.18% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 136 | 134 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 82.53% | 84.02% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.93% | 33.35% |
School sixth forms | - | 23.6% | 31.04% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 1.05% | 8.49% |
Other education destinations | - | 9.95% | 11.16% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.73% | 3.4% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.55% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
School scores | School | Description |
---|---|---|
Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
Attainment 8 score | 20.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
---|---|---|---|
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.9% | 29.05% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.31% | 42.47% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
---|---|---|---|
Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.1% | 24.62% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.21% | 11.22% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.7% | 15.89% |
EBacc average points score | 0.83 | 2.62 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
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Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.09% | 84.85% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 139 | 140 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 66.09% | 73.9% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 44.74% | 28.39% |
School sixth forms | - | 21.91% | 31.38% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 1.46% | 9.1% |
Other education destinations | - | 3.03% | 5.93% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.23% | 2.96% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.6% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
School scores | School | Description |
---|---|---|
Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
Attainment 8 score | 20 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
---|---|---|---|
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% | 26.9% | 29.39% |
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% | 40.05% | 42.95% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
---|---|---|---|
Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.81% | 25.15% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.84% | 14.59% |
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.34% | 16.14% |
EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
---|---|---|---|
Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.14% | 85.18% |
Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 144 |
Pupils staying in education | - | 55.17% | 58.14% |
Further education college or other further education provider | - | 49.69% | 30.57% |
School sixth forms | - | 21.69% | 31.99% |
Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9% |
Other education destinations | - | 1.34% | 5.74% |
Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.17% | 4.78% |
Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 2.47% |
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Holidays | Date |
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Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023 |
Winter Holidays | 18th Dec 2023 To 1st Jan 2024 |
Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024 |
Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024 |
Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024 |
Summer Holidays | 29th Jul 2024 To 2nd Sep 2024 |
Terms | Dates |
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Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023 |
Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 To 17th Dec 2023 |
Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024 |
Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024 |
Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024 |
Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 To 28th Jul 2024 |
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