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Sandgate School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sandgate School is a community special not applicable school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 151 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–19

Age range

151

Pupils

160

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Sandgate School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Sandgate School is set by Westmorland and Furness and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →

Sandgate School — School Information

Full address
Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JG
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–19 years
Free school meals
32.3% of pupils
DfE URN
112465

Other Not applicable Schools in Kendal

If Sandgate School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Kendal are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sandgate School

Is Sandgate School oversubscribed?

Sandgate School is operating close to its capacity of 160 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sandgate School?

Admission to Sandgate School is managed by Westmorland and Furness. 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 Sandgate School cover?

Sandgate School is a not applicable school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sandgate School?

Sandgate School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.