151
Pupils · 2024/25
5%
EAL · 2024/25
30%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 21/06/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Sandgate School · All-through · Westmorland and Furness
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
151
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
5%
FSM eligible
35%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
30%
Contact
Address
Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JG
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 151 | 7.4 | 100% | 5% | 35% | 10% | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 116 | 6.4 | 100% | 3% | 39% | 9% | 23% |
| 2022/23 | 118 | 6.6 | 100% | 3% | 36% | 9% | 39% |
| 2021/22 | 115 | 6.7 | 100% | 1% | 28% | 10% | 27% |
| 2020/21 | 106 | 6.6 | 100% | 1% | 23% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 86 | 7.1 | 100% | 1% | 23% | 6% | 17% |
| 2017/18 | 75 | 5.9 | 100% | 1% | 25% | 7% | 17% |
| 2016/17 | 66 | 5.7 | 100% | 2% | 27% | 9% | 14% |
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