Sandford Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Sandford Hill Primary School is a community primary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 447 pupils, and a capacity of 459 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
447
Pupils
459
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Sandford Hill Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sandford Hill Primary School?
The catchment area for Sandford Hill Primary School is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Sandford Hill Primary School is set by Stoke-on-Trent and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →Sandford Hill Primary School: 459 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Sandford Hill Primary School has a published admission number of 459 places. 447 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 459, Stoke-on-Trent's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.7% of pupils at Sandford Hill Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Stoke-on-Trent.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Stoke-on-Trent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Stoke-on-Trent school admissions →
Sandford Hill Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Clayfield Grove, Sandford Hill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 5AQ
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 38.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 124030
Other Primary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent
If Sandford Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.
Scholar Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST7 3HF
Rode Heath Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST7 3RY
Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ST7 3NQ
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ST7 2PG
The Willows Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST4 7JY
Heron Cross Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST4 4LJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sandford Hill Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sandford Hill Primary School
What is the catchment area for Sandford Hill Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Sandford Hill Primary School is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Sandford Hill Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Sandford Hill Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 459 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Sandford Hill Primary School? ▾
Admission to Sandford Hill Primary School is managed by Stoke-on-Trent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Sandford Hill Primary School cover? ▾
Sandford Hill Primary School is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sandford Hill Primary School? ▾
Sandford Hill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.