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Sandwich Technology School

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMrs Tracey Savage

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location_onSandwich, CT13 0FA

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,353

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Attainment 8

35.3

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GCSE Rank

#86 in Kent

#3,004 of 3,216 nationally

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Sandwich Technology School is a Academy converter secondary school in Sandwich, serving ages 11-19. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Sandwich Technology School is an academy converter in Sandwich, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,235 pupils on roll, of whom 39% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.3, placing the school #86 in Kent and #3,004 of 3,216 nationally. 22.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 3.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 31.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Inadequate, and leadership and management Inadequate.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

35.3

Grade 5+ E&M

22.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)3.4%

Entering EBacc16.20%

EBacc APS3.02

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.85

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8.90%

EBacc APS2.8

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.70

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.08

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.06

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.17

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS2.99

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.4%

Achieving A*–A7.2%

Achieving A*–B31.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate89.1%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate88.90%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate90.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 April 2025

Inspection Report

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15 May 2024

Inspection Report

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01 May 2019

Inspection Report

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01 July 2015

Inspection Report

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11 July 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-15

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

2019-05-01

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-07-01

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

9.2%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.3%(65 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,235 pupils. During this period, there were 114 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.2%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,235	114	9.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,256	150	11.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,291	75	5.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,314	52	4.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,332	56	4.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,340	48	3.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,353	56	4.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,365	52	3.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,381	53	3.8%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,391	43	3.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,405	50	3.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,414	47	3.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,420	7	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,417	38	2.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,429	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,429	23	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,427	35	2.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,401	31	2.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,414	35	2.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,419	43	3.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,405	21	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,414	17	1.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,423	26	1.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,419	28	2.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,431	18	1.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,453	17	1.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 95 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 52 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 32 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

48.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

41.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree3%

agree22%

disagree34%

strongly disagree36%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree8%

agree25%

disagree33%

strongly disagree31%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree11%

agree21%

disagree22%

strongly disagree33%

not applicable12%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes34%

no66%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree7%

agree25%

disagree23%

strongly disagree42%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree13%

agree36%

disagree25%

strongly disagree17%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree16%

agree38%

disagree24%

strongly disagree19%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree15%

agree42%

disagree21%

strongly disagree22%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree19%

agree58%

disagree10%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree13%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree15%

don't know15%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree8%

agree18%

disagree33%

strongly disagree31%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes32%

no68%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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